mottenzerfressen
moth-eaten
English translations
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moth-eaten
Word details
- German meaning
- Von Motten beschädigt, alt und wertlos geworden.
- English meaning
- Moth-eaten
- German example
- Der mottenzerfressene Teppich wurde weggeworfen.
- English example
- The moth-eaten carpet was thrown away.
Example sentences with “mottenzerfressen”
Er trug einen mottenzerfressenen Mantel. (He wore a moth-eaten coat.)
Frequently asked questions
Can 'mottenzerfressen' be used figuratively?
Yes, it is often used to describe old, outdated, or decaying ideas or traditions.