tropfenförmig

teardrop-shaped

adjective TROP-fen-foer-mikh Rare

Usage Note

Tropfenförmig describes the streamlined shape of a droplet — rounded at one end and tapering at the other. It appears in aerodynamic design, jewellery descriptions, and natural forms like some leaves.

Examples

"Der tropfenförmige Anhänger aus Bernstein baumelte an einer Silberkette."

Natural Translation

The teardrop-shaped amber pendant dangled from a silver chain.

Literal Translation

The teardrop-shaped pendant of amber dangled on a silver chain.

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