funzlig

dim; flickering (colloquial)

Word details

German meaning
Umgangssprachlich für klein, schwach, mickrig.
English meaning
Tiny, weak
Synonym
schlecht, minderwertig
German example
Das ist ein ganz funzliges Pflänzchen.
English example
That's a very tiny plant.
Comparative
funzligerSuperlative: am funzligsten

Example sentences with “funzlig”

  1. Das Licht ist sehr funzlig. (The light is very dim.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'funzlig' related to 'funzeln'?

Yes, it comes from 'Funzel', an old word for a weak lamp or light source.