wrinkly
schrumpelig – schrumpeliger – am schrumpeligsten
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wrinkly
Having many small folds or wrinkles on the surface, especially on skin or fruit. The word is mainly used in informal language.
Nach dem langen Bad waren meine Finger ganz schrumpelig.
After the long bath, my fingers were all wrinkly.
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| comparative | schrumpeliger |
| superlative | am schrumpeligsten |
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'Schrumpelig' (wrinkly) belongs to the same word family as 'schrumpeln' (to shrivel) and usually describes the visible result: a surface has developed small wrinkles due to water loss or other changes.
Die Trauben waren nach zwei Wochen im Kühlschrank ganz schrumpelig geworden.
The grapes had become all wrinkly after two weeks in the fridge.
When describing body parts, 'schrumpelig' (wrinkly) is often used after prolonged contact with water; with fruit, it frequently describes a dried-out surface. These situations help you quickly recognize the meaning in context.
Die Pflaumen im Obstkorb sahen nach einer Woche schon ganz schrumpelig aus.
The plums in the fruit bowl already looked all wrinkly after a week.
Common combinations include 'schrumpelige Finger' (wrinkly fingers), 'schrumpelige Haut' (wrinkly skin), and 'schrumpeliger Apfel' (wrinkly apple). The adjective often comes directly before the noun.
Auf dem Tisch lag ein schrumpeliger Apfel, den niemand mehr essen wollte.
There was a wrinkly apple on the table that no one wanted to eat anymore.
