fummelig

fiddly, tricky

English translations

  1. 01

    clumsy

  2. 02

    fiddly

  3. 03

    awkward

Word details

German meaning
Umgangssprachlich für etwas, das schwer zu handhaben ist, weil es klein, ungeschickt oder kompliziert ist.
English meaning
Fiddly
Synonym
friemelig, knifflig
German example
Das Schloss ist sehr fummelig zu öffnen.
English example
The lock is very fiddly to open.
Comparative
fummeligerSuperlative: am fummeligsten

Example sentences with “fummelig”

  1. Die Arbeit war sehr fummelig. (The work was very fiddly.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'fummelig' a common word?

It is an informal word used for tasks that require fine motor skills or are just annoying to handle.