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zerknittert

crumpled

adjective tser-KNIT-ert Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Also means

creased

Usage Note

zerknittert describes paper or cloth full of creases, as in ein zerknittertes Hemd (a crumpled shirt). Used of a face it suggests a tired, careworn appearance.

Examples

"Er zog den zerknitterten Brief aus der Tasche."

Natural Translation

He pulled the crumpled letter out of his pocket.

Literal Translation

He pulled the crumpled letter out of-the pocket.

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