klatschnass
soaking wet; drenched
English translations
- 01
soaking wet
- 02
drenched
Word details
- German meaning
- Völlig durchnässt, bis auf die Haut nass.
- English meaning
- Soaked to the bone
- Synonym
- durchnässt, triefend
- German example
- Nach dem Regenguss war ich klatschnass.
- English example
- After the downpour, I was soaked to the bone.
Related words
- triefnass
Soaking wet
- quietschnass
Soaking wet, drenched
- patschnass
Soaked, drenched
- pitschepatschenass
Soaked to the bone
- pitschnass
Soaked to the bone
Example sentences with “klatschnass”
Ich bin klatschnass geworden, weil ich meinen Schirm vergessen habe. (I got soaking wet because I forgot my umbrella.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'klatschnass' an intensifier?
Yes, 'klatsch' is an intensive prefix here. It emphasizes the state of being 'nass' (wet) to the maximum degree.