schmierig

greasy

adjective SHMEE-rikh Rare

Origin: from schmieren (to smear)

Also means

smeary

Usage Note

schmierig means greasy or smeary to the touch, from schmieren. Used for oily hair or a grimy surface: schmierige Finger. Figuratively for a slick, untrustworthy person.

Examples

"Die Türklinke war schmierig vom vielen Anfassen."

Natural Translation

The door handle was greasy from much handling.

Literal Translation

The door-handle was greasy from-the much touching.

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