schimmlig

mouldy

adjective SHIM-likh Rare

Usage Note

schimmlig (also spelled schimmelig) describes something covered with mould, from Schimmel (mould), as in schimmliges Brot (mouldy bread). It always signals spoilage and is best discarded.

Examples

"Im hinteren Schrank fand sie ein schimmliges Stück Käse."

Natural Translation

In the back cupboard she found a mouldy piece of cheese.

Literal Translation

In-the rear cupboard found she a mouldy piece cheese.

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