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rutschig

slippery, slick

adjective ROOT-shikh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Usage Note

rutschig describes any surface that causes uncontrolled sliding — wet tiles, icy roads, greasy floors. Vorsicht, rutschig! is a common warning sign. More colloquial than schlüpfrig.

Examples

"Der rutschige Boden im Badezimmer war eine echte Stolperfalle."

Natural Translation

The slippery bathroom floor was a real trip hazard.

Literal Translation

The slippery floor in the bathroom was a real stumbling trap.

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