Also means
wizened
Usage Note
Schrumpelig describes something that has dried out and shrunk, pulling the surface into irregular folds — typical of old fruit, dried vegetables, or skin after long water exposure. Slightly more colloquial than runzelig.
Examples
"Die Äpfel lagen schon so lange im Keller, dass sie ganz schrumpelig geworden waren."
Natural Translation
The apples had been in the cellar so long that they had become completely shrivelled.
Literal Translation
The apples lay already so long in the cellar, that they completely shrivelled had become.
Related Words
- abgekämpft battle-worn, exhausted and haggard
- angelaufen tarnished, discoloured
- ansehnlich attractive, presentable, considerable
- anthrazitfarben anthracite-coloured, dark charcoal grey
- auffallend striking, conspicuous, eye-catching
- auffällig conspicuous, striking
- bereift frosted, covered with hoarfrost
- bestäubt dusted, covered with a fine powder
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