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zähflüssig

viscous, syrupy, sluggish (liquid)

adjective TSAE-flues-ikh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Also means

slow-moving (traffic, process)

Usage Note

zähflüssig describes a liquid or substance that flows very slowly due to high viscosity — zähflüssige Lava, zähflüssiges Öl. Figuratively zähflüssiger Verkehr describes traffic crawling along. It conveys resistance and thickness in movement.

Examples

"Der Honig war so zähflüssig, dass er kaum vom Löffel tropfte."

Natural Translation

The honey was so viscous that it barely dripped from the spoon.

Literal Translation

The honey was so viscous that it barely from the spoon dripped.

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