kalkig
chalky; calcareous; lime-containing.
English translations
- 01
chalky
- 02
calcareous
Word details
- German meaning
- Mit Kalk bedeckt oder Kalk enthaltend.
- English meaning
- Calcareous
- Synonym
- kreideartig, kalkhaltig
- German example
- Der Boden ist sehr kalkig und daher für bestimmte Pflanzen ungeeignet.
- English example
- The soil is very calcareous and therefore unsuitable for certain plants.
Related words
- kreidig
Chalky
- kalkhaltig
Calcareous
Example sentences with “kalkig”
Der Boden ist sehr kalkig. (The soil is very chalky.)
Frequently asked questions
How do you form adjectives with the suffix '-ig' in German?
The suffix '-ig' is commonly used to turn nouns into adjectives, indicating a quality or presence of the noun (e.g., Kalk -> kalkig). It is a very productive suffix in German.