flauschig
fluffy
Pleasantly soft, loose, and woolly, so that it feels good to touch.
EXAMPLE
Der neue Pullover ist unglaublich flauschig und warm.
The new sweater is incredibly fluffy and warm.
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Word family
The adjective 'flauschig' (fluffy) comes from the noun 'der Flausch', which refers to a soft, loose mass of fibers or hair. So something that is 'flauschig' (fluffy) has a lot of 'Flausch' (fluff).
EXAMPLE
Die Katze hat ein sehr flauschiges Fell.
The cat has very fluffy fur.
Typical collocations
'flauschig' (fluffy) often describes soft textiles or the fur of animals. Typical nouns are 'Decke' (blanket), 'Handtuch' (towel), 'Kissen' (pillow), 'Teppich' (carpet/rug), but also 'Kätzchen' (kitten) or 'Küken' (chick).
EXAMPLE
Ich liebe es, mich nach dem Bad in ein flauschiges Handtuch zu wickeln.
I love wrapping myself in a fluffy towel after a bath.
Style and feeling
The word 'flauschig' (fluffy) has a very positive, cozy, and warm connotation. It is often used to convey a feeling of comfort and coziness.
EXAMPLE
Für den Winter habe ich mir extra flauschige Socken gekauft.
I bought myself extra-fluffy socks for the winter.
Compare with
flauschig vs weich
soft
Weich generally describes a material that offers little resistance and gives way pleasantly. Flauschig also means soft, but additionally describes a loose, woolly surface. Weich is appropriate for smooth, yielding fabric, while flauschig is more precise for a noticeably woolly surface.
flauschig
Der wollige Stoff der Decke ist flauschig und fühlt sich angenehm locker an.
The blanket's woolly fabric is fluffy and has a pleasantly loose feel.
weich
Der glatte Stoff der Decke ist weich und gibt unter der Hand leicht nach.
The blanket's smooth fabric is soft and gives way easily under your hand.
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