papiern

papery; paper-like; thin and dry

English translations

  1. 01

    paper

  2. 02

    to paper

Word details

German meaning
Sachen, die aus Papier sind oder aus Papier gemacht sind
English meaning
made of paper
Synonym
zerbrechlich, dünn
German example
Die papierne Dekoration war sehr schön
English example
The paper decoration was very beautiful

Example sentences with “papiern”

  1. Seine Haut war dünn und papiern. (His skin was thin and papery.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'papiern' a common German adjective?

Yes, 'papiern' is an adjective used to describe something that resembles paper in texture or thinness. It is often used figuratively to describe dry, lifeless, or very thin objects.