knochendürr

skinny; thin as a rail

English translations

  1. 01

    skin and bone

Word details

German meaning
Knochendürr bedeutet extrem dünn oder mager zu sein, sodass die Knochen fast sichtbar sind.
English meaning
Skinny, emaciated
Synonym
sehr mager
German example
Der Hund war so knochendürr, dass man alle Rippen sehen konnte.
English example
The dog was so skinny that you could see all its ribs.

Example sentences with “knochendürr”

  1. Er ist knochendürr und isst kaum etwas. (He is skinny as a rail and barely eats anything.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'knochendürr' polite?

It can be seen as blunt or rude, so use it carefully when describing people.