klumpig
lumpy
Containing lumps or consisting of irregular pieces that stick together.
EXAMPLE
Die Soße ist klumpig geworden, weil ich das Mehl nicht richtig eingerührt habe.
The sauce became lumpy because I didn't stir in the flour properly.
klumpig
lumpy
klumpig – klumpiger – am klumpigsten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry klumpig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | klumpig |
|---|---|
| comparative | klumpiger |
| superlative | am klumpigsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word family
The word part 'klump-' connects 'klumpig' (lumpy) with the noun 'Klumpen' (lump). This connection helps you picture the irregular pieces.
EXAMPLE
Im Pudding sind kleine Klumpen; deshalb wirkt er klumpig.
There are small lumps in the pudding, so it looks lumpy.
In cooking
In recipes and cooking, you will often see the combinations 'klumpige Soße' (lumpy sauce), 'klumpiger Teig' (lumpy dough), and 'klumpiger Brei' (lumpy porridge). Here, 'klumpig' (lumpy) describes the texture of the food, not its taste.
EXAMPLE
Der Brei schmeckt gut, ist aber etwas klumpig.
The porridge tastes good but is a little lumpy.
Soil and powders
'Klumpige Erde' (lumpy soil) and 'klumpiges Waschpulver' (lumpy laundry detergent) are also common combinations. With powders, 'klumpig' (lumpy) is often associated with moisture and storage conditions.
EXAMPLE
Das Waschpulver ist durch die Feuchtigkeit im Keller klumpig geworden.
The laundry detergent has become lumpy because of the moisture in the basement.
In real life
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