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verschrumpelt

shrivelled, wrinkled up

adjective fer-SHROOM-pelt Rare
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Usage Note

verschrumpelt describes something that has shrunk and wrinkled, typically fruit or vegetables that have dried out or skin that has aged severely. Verschrumpelte Äpfel or verschrumpelte Hände are typical uses.

Examples

"Die verschrumpelten Äpfel im Keller taugten nur noch für Apfelsaft."

Natural Translation

The shrivelled apples in the cellar were only good for apple juice.

Literal Translation

The shrivelled apples in the cellar were fit only still for apple juice.

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