shaggy / scruffy
zottelig – zotteliger – am zotteligsten
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shaggy / scruffy
Covered with long, untidy, sticking-out or hanging hair or fur; looking unkempt and disheveled.
Nach dem Aufstehen sah er mit seinen zotteligen Haaren ziemlich zerzaust aus.
After getting up, he looked pretty disheveled with his shaggy hair.
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| comparative | zotteliger |
| superlative | am zotteligsten |
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The word „zottelig“ (shaggy) contains „Zottel“ (a tuft or lock of hair): A „Zottel“ is a long, loosely hanging tuft of hair. This connection helps you remember what it looks like.
Das zottelige Fell hing dem kleinen Hund über die Augen.
The shaggy fur hung over the little dog's eyes.
Common collocations include „zotteliges Fell“ (shaggy fur), „zottelige Haare“ (shaggy hair), and „ein zotteliger Bart“ (a shaggy beard). An entire animal can also be described as „zottelig“ (shaggy), especially a dog.
Ein zotteliger Hund lag gemütlich vor der Haustür.
A shaggy dog was lying comfortably in front of the door.
When used to describe people, „zottelig“ (shaggy) can sound slightly derogatory or joking, especially in a direct comment about their hair or beard. So pay attention to how well you know the person.
Mit deinem zotteligen Bart siehst du aus wie ein Pirat!
With your shaggy beard, you look like a pirate!
