ölig
oily, greasy
Word details
- German meaning
- Mit Öl bedeckt oder Öl enthaltend; fettig.
- English meaning
- Oily
- Synonym
- fettig, schmierig
- German example
- Meine Hände sind ganz ölig vom Schrauben.
- English example
- My hands are all oily from screwing.
- Comparative
- öligerSuperlative: am öligsten
Related words
- fettig
Greasy
- Fett
Fat
- Sardelle
Anchovy
- Anchovis
Anchovy
- verfetten
To become greasy or fatty.
- schmierig
Greasy, oily, sleazy
- Sardine
A small, oily fish often sold in cans.
- Schwefelsäure
Sulfuric acid
- Talgdrüse
Sebaceous gland
- Erdöl
Petroleum
- Eisenpentacarbonyl
Iron pentacarbonyl is a chemical compound with the formula Fe(CO)5. It is a colorless, oily liquid and an important starting compound in organometallic chemistry.
- Fettigkeit
Greasiness describes the state or degree to which something is greasy, meaning it has a high fat content.
- Sardin
Sardine
- Nitromethan
Nitromethane; a colorless, oily liquid used as a solvent and fuel.
- Hautfett
Sebum
- Arsentrichlorid
Arsenic trichloride
Example sentences with “ölig”
Die Oberfläche war ölig. (The surface was oily.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the root noun for 'ölig'?
The root is 'Öl' (oil). Adding the suffix '-ig' turns the noun into an adjective meaning 'containing oil' or 'resembling oil'.