krätzig

scabby, mangy, itchy; irritable

English translations

  1. 01

    scratchy

  2. 02

    raspy

  3. 03

    rough

Word details

German meaning
Ein Gefühl von Juckreiz verursachend, ähnlich wie bei Krätze.
English meaning
Itchy
Synonym
juckend, reizend
German example
Die Wolle fühlte sich auf meiner Haut krätzig an.
English example
The wool felt itchy on my skin.

Example sentences with “krätzig”

  1. Der Hund sah krätzig aus. (The dog looked mangy.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'krätzig' a common German adjective?

Yes, 'krätzig' is an adjective derived from 'Krätze' (scabies). It can describe physical skin conditions or, figuratively, a person who is irritable or cantankerous.