matschig
mushy
Very soft, wet, and pulpy, so that something loses its firm shape.
EXAMPLE
Die überkochten Kartoffeln waren ganz matschig.
The overcooked potatoes were completely mushy.
matschig
mushy / muddy / foggy
matschig – matschiger – am matschigsten
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Meanings
matschig
muddy
Describes wet ground that is covered in mud and difficult to walk on.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Regen war der Weg so matschig, dass unsere Schuhe völlig verdreckt waren.
After the rain, the path was so muddy that our shoes got completely filthy.
matschig
foggy
Informal: mentally dazed or unable to think clearly.
EXAMPLE
Nach der schlaflosen Nacht fühlte ich mich im Kopf ganz matschig.
After the sleepless night, my head felt really foggy.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry matschig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | matschig |
|---|---|
| comparative | matschiger |
| superlative | am matschigsten |
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 |
Add the ending to matschig.
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 formation
'Matschig' (mushy / muddy / foggy) is formed from 'Matsch' (mud) and the suffix '-ig'. Here, the suffix indicates a quality: something feels or seems like mud.
EXAMPLE
Der matschige Schnee blieb an den Schuhen kleben.
The slushy snow stuck to our shoes.
Typical collocations
Soft foods are often described using combinations such as 'matschiges Gemüse' (mushy vegetables), 'matschiges Obst' (mushy fruit), or 'matschiger Reis' (mushy rice). This texture often results from overcooking or moisture.
EXAMPLE
Durch das lange Kochen wurde der Brokkoli matschig.
The broccoli became mushy from being cooked too long.
Informal usage
The sense describing a dazed or foggy mind is informal and often relates to tiredness, lack of sleep, or intense exertion.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem langen Flug war ich den ganzen Vormittag matschig im Kopf.
After the long flight, my head felt foggy all morning.
In real life
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