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verschimmelt

mouldy, covered in mould

adjective fer-SHIM-elt Rare
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Usage Note

verschimmelt describes food, walls, or materials that are covered in mould (Schimmel). A stronger statement than schimmelig; implies widespread mould growth that makes the item unusable or a health hazard.

Examples

"Das verschimmelte Brot durfte auf keinen Fall gegessen werden."

Natural Translation

The mouldy bread must on no account be eaten.

Literal Translation

The mouldy bread must on no account be eaten.

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