prickelnd
tingling
Causing a slight stinging or tingling sensation on the skin or in the mouth.
EXAMPLE
Das prickelnde Mineralwasser kitzelte auf der Zunge.
The sparkling mineral water caused a tingling sensation on the tongue.
prickelnd
tingling / exciting
prickelnd – prickelnder – am prickelndsten
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Meanings
prickelnd
exciting
Exciting or stimulating in a pleasant way, often with erotic overtones.
EXAMPLE
Zwischen den beiden entstand eine prickelnde erotische Spannung.
An exciting sexual tension developed between the two.
nicht gerade prickelnd
not exactly great
A colloquial expression meaning not very pleasant, not very interesting, or not particularly good. The phrase 'nicht gerade prickelnd' (not exactly great) expresses a mildly negative judgment.
EXAMPLE
Die Bezahlung für den Job ist nicht gerade prickelnd.
The pay for the job is not exactly great.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry prickelnd, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | prickelnd |
|---|---|
| comparative | prickelnder |
| superlative | am prickelndsten |
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 prickelnd.
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 prickelnd.
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 prickelnd.
Usage tips
Typical collocations
For drinks, 'prickelndes Mineralwasser' (sparkling mineral water) and 'prickelnder Sekt' (sparkling wine) are typical collocations. For physical sensations, the word often appears in the phrase 'ein prickelndes Gefühl auf der Haut' (a tingling sensation on the skin).
EXAMPLE
Zur Begrüßung gab es ein Glas prickelnden Sekt.
We were welcomed with a glass of sparkling wine.
Nach dem kalten Bad spürte sie ein prickelndes Gefühl auf der Haut.
After the cold bath, she felt a tingling sensation on her skin.
Typical collocations
Typical collocations include 'prickelnde Spannung' (exciting tension), 'eine prickelnde Atmosphäre' (an exciting atmosphere), and 'ein prickelndes Abenteuer' (an exciting adventure). The surrounding context tells you whether erotic overtones are intended; the adjective alone does not establish this.
EXAMPLE
Die heimlichen Blicke zwischen den beiden sorgten für eine prickelnde Atmosphäre.
The secret glances between the two created an exciting atmosphere.
Typical evaluation pattern
The fixed phrase 'nicht gerade prickelnd' (not exactly great) is often used with 'sein' (to be) or in the pattern 'etwas nicht gerade prickelnd finden' (to think something is not exactly great). Typical topics include pay, working conditions, and prospects for the future.
EXAMPLE
Die Arbeitsbedingungen sind nicht gerade prickelnd.
The working conditions are not exactly great.
Ich finde die Aussichten für das nächste Jahr nicht gerade prickelnd.
I think the prospects for next year are not exactly great.
In real life
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