eingerostet
rusty; out of practice; stiff
Word details
- German meaning
- Eingerostet bedeutet, dass etwas durch mangelnde Übung oder Gebrauch unbeweglich oder ungeschickt geworden ist.
- English meaning
- Rusty means that something has become immobile or clumsy due to lack of practice or use.
- Synonym
- veraltet
- German example
- Nach der langen Pause war er etwas eingerostet.
- English example
- After the long break, he was a bit rusty.
Related words
- einrosten
To rust, to get out of practice
Example sentences with “eingerostet”
Mein Englisch ist etwas eingerostet. (My English is a bit rusty.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'eingerostet' used for people?
Yes, it is used figuratively for people who have lost their skills due to lack of practice, or physically for joints that feel stiff.