wettergegerbt
weather-beaten, tanned and roughened by weather
adjective VET-er-ge-gerpt Rare
Usage Note
wettergegerbt describes skin toughened, darkened, and lined by prolonged exposure to sun, wind, and cold — typical of farmers, sailors, and outdoor workers. The compound evokes Wetter (weather) + gerben (to tan leather), implying years of outdoor exposure.
Examples
"Das wettergegerbte Gesicht des alten Fischers erzählte viele Geschichten."
Natural Translation
The weather-beaten face of the old fisherman told many stories.
Literal Translation
The weather-beaten face of-the old fisherman told many stories.
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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