brackig
brackish; stagnant.
English translations
- 01
salty
- 02
brackish
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Geschmack, der leicht salzig und unangenehm ist, oft in Bezug auf Wasser.
- English meaning
- Brackish
- Synonym
- salzhaltig, leicht salzig
- German example
- Das Wasser im See war brackig.
- English example
- The water in the lake was brackish.
- Comparative
- brackigerSuperlative: am brackigsten
Related words
- Unterlauf
Lower course
Example sentences with “brackig”
Das Wasser im Teich war brackig. (The water in the pond was brackish.)
Frequently asked questions
Does 'brackig' only refer to water?
Primarily yes, it describes water that is a mix of salt and fresh, or simply stagnant and dirty.