schleimig

slimy

adjective SHLY-mikh Rare

Origin: from Schleim (slime)

Also means

slippery

Usage Note

schleimig means slimy, from Schleim (mucus, slime). Literal for snails or overcooked okra; figuratively for an oily, obsequious person: ein schleimiger Typ.

Examples

"Die Schnecke hinterließ eine schleimige Spur."

Natural Translation

The snail left a slimy trail.

Literal Translation

The snail left-behind a slimy trail.

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