morsch
rotten, decayed, brittle (of wood)
English translations
- 01
moldy
- 02
musty
Word details
- German meaning
- Beschreibt Holz oder andere Materialien, die durch Verrottung oder Alterung geschwächt sind.
- English meaning
- Rotten
- Synonym
- verfault, brüchig
- German example
- Das Holz des alten Schuppens ist schon ganz morsch.
- English example
- The wood of the old shed is already quite rotten.
- Comparative
- morscherSuperlative: am morschsten
Related words
Example sentences with “morsch”
Das Holz des alten Zauns ist morsch. (The wood of the old fence is rotten.)
Frequently asked questions
Can I use 'morsch' for fruit?
No, 'morsch' is almost exclusively used for wood or timber. For fruit, use 'faul' or 'verdorben'.