pelzig
furry
Covered with dense, soft hair or fur, or resembling fur.
EXAMPLE
Der pelzige Stoff fühlt sich warm und weich an.
The furry fabric feels warm and soft.
pelzig
furry / numb
pelzig – pelziger – am pelzigsten
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Meanings
pelzig
furry / numb
Feeling dull, numb, or rough, especially in the mouth or on the skin.
EXAMPLE
Nach der Ananas fühlte sich meine Zunge pelzig an.
After eating the pineapple, my tongue felt furry.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry pelzig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | pelzig |
|---|---|
| comparative | pelziger |
| superlative | am pelzigsten |
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 formation
'Pelzig' (furry) is formed from 'Pelz' (fur) and the ending '-ig'. The ending turns the noun into an adjective and indicates a quality associated with fur.
EXAMPLE
Der Hund hat ein dichtes, pelziges Fell.
The dog has a thick, furry coat.
Typical collocations
In this meaning, 'pelzig' (furry) often appears with words for animals, clothing, and surfaces. Typical collocations include 'pelziges Fell' (furry coat), 'pelziger Mantel' (fur-like coat), and 'pelzige Oberfläche' (furry surface).
EXAMPLE
Die pelzige Oberfläche des Stoffes war angenehm warm.
The furry surface of the fabric was pleasantly warm.
Physical sensations
In this meaning, 'pelzig' (furry) is often used with body parts such as 'Zunge' (tongue), 'Mund' (mouth), or 'Haut' (skin). The adjective often describes a temporary sensation after eating, drinking, or touching something.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Zahnarztbesuch fühlte sich seine Lippe noch pelzig an.
After visiting the dentist, his lip still felt numb.
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