eitrig

purulent, suppurating

English translations

  1. 01

    idle

  2. 02

    lazy

Word details

German meaning
Mit Eiter gefüllt oder Eiter absondernd; entzündet und infiziert.
English meaning
Purulent
Synonym
vereitert, eiternd
German example
Die Wunde ist eitrig und muss behandelt werden.
English example
The wound is purulent and needs to be treated.
Comparative
eitrigerSuperlative: am eitrigsten

Example sentences with “eitrig”

  1. Die Wunde ist eitrig. (The wound is purulent.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the base noun for 'eitrig'?

The base noun is 'der Eiter' (pus). '-ig' is a common suffix used to transform a noun into an adjective meaning 'full of' or 'like'.