schleimig
slimy
Covered in slime or made of slime; slippery and unpleasantly sticky.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem feuchten Stein lag eine schleimige Schicht.
There was a slimy layer on the damp stone.
schleimig
slimy / sycophantic
schleimig – schleimiger – am schleimigsten
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Meanings
schleimig
sycophantic
Excessively friendly and submissive in order to make oneself popular with someone or gain an advantage.
EXAMPLE
Sein schleimiges Verhalten gegenüber dem Chef fiel allen Kollegen auf.
His sycophantic behavior toward the boss was noticed by all his colleagues.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry schleimig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | schleimig |
|---|---|
| comparative | schleimiger |
| superlative | am schleimigsten |
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
'Schleimig' is made up of 'Schleim' (slime) and the ending '-ig'. The ending forms an adjective and shows that something has the characteristics of slime or resembles slime.
EXAMPLE
Die schleimige Masse ließ sich nur schwer von der Haut abwaschen.
The slimy substance was difficult to wash off the skin.
Typical collocations
In its literal meaning, 'schleimig' often appears with words such as 'Oberfläche' (surface), 'Schicht' (layer), 'Belag' (coating), or 'Masse' (substance). It often describes something wet, smooth, and sticky that people find unpleasant.
EXAMPLE
Der schleimige Belag auf dem Gemüse war ein Zeichen dafür, dass es verdorben war.
The slimy coating on the vegetables was a sign that they had gone bad.
Derogatory usage
In its figurative meaning, 'schleimig' is clearly derogatory and usually describes behavior that seems excessively ingratiating or submissive. It often refers to how someone treats people from whom they expect to gain an advantage.
EXAMPLE
Seine schleimigen Komplimente an die Abteilungsleiterin wirkten auf niemanden ehrlich.
His sycophantic compliments to the department manager seemed sincere to no one.
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