knuddelig
cuddly
So cute or lovable that you want to cuddle someone or something; often also soft and snuggly.
EXAMPLE
Der kleine Hund sieht mit seinem flauschigen Fell richtig knuddelig aus.
The little dog looks really cuddly with its fluffy fur.
knuddelig
cuddly
knuddelig – knuddeliger – am knuddeligsten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry knuddelig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | knuddelig |
|---|---|
| comparative | knuddeliger |
| superlative | am knuddeligsten |
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 |
Add the ending to knuddelig.
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 |
Add the ending to knuddelig.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Knuddelig' (cuddly) is derived from 'knuddeln' (to cuddle) and describes something that invites you to cuddle it. The ending '-ig' forms an adjective here.
EXAMPLE
Der knuddelige Welpe schläft in seinem Körbchen.
The cuddly puppy is sleeping in its basket.
Typical collocations
'Knuddelig' (cuddly) is especially often used with small animals, babies, stuffed animals, and soft things. Common collocations include 'ein knuddeliger Hund' (a cuddly dog), 'ein knuddeliges Baby' (a cuddly baby), and 'ein knuddeliges Kuscheltier' (a cuddly stuffed animal).
EXAMPLE
Zum Geburtstag bekam Mia ein knuddeliges Stofftier.
Mia received a cuddly stuffed animal for her birthday.
Colloquial language
'Knuddelig' (cuddly) is an affectionate, colloquial expression that is especially suitable for personal conversations, messages, and social media.
EXAMPLE
Deine neue Katze ist wirklich knuddelig!
Your new cat is really cuddly!
In real life
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