schimmlig
moldy
Affected by mold, or smelling or tasting of mold.
EXAMPLE
Das Brot ist schimmlig und muss weggeworfen werden.
The bread is moldy and must be thrown away.
schimmlig
moldy
schimmlig – schimmliger – am schimmligsten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry schimmlig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | schimmlig |
|---|---|
| comparative | schimmliger |
| superlative | am schimmligsten |
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
'Schimmlig' (moldy) is formed from 'Schimmel' (mold) and the suffix '-ig'. Here, the suffix indicates a quality: something is affected by mold or has typical characteristics of mold.
EXAMPLE
Die schimmlige Ecke an der Wand muss gründlich gereinigt werden.
The moldy corner of the wall needs to be cleaned thoroughly.
Typical collocations
'Schimmlig' (moldy) is often used with foods and objects on which mold can grow. Typical collocations include 'schimmliges Brot' (moldy bread), 'schimmliger Käse' (moldy cheese), 'schimmlige Wände' (moldy walls), and 'schimmliger Geruch' (moldy smell).
EXAMPLE
Aus dem alten Kühlschrank kam ein schimmliger Geruch.
A moldy smell came from the old refrigerator.
Context clue
With food, 'schimmlig' (moldy) usually indicates visible spots or spoilage. With rooms or textiles, the word can also describe the characteristic musty smell or damage caused by prolonged dampness.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Wasserschaden roch der Teppich schimmlig, obwohl man keine Flecken sah.
After the water damage, the carpet smelled moldy, even though no spots were visible.
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