pudelnass

soaking wet

English translations

  1. 01

    soaking wet

  2. 02

    drenched

Word details

German meaning
Völlig durchnässt, bis auf die Haut nass.
English meaning
soaking wet, drenched
Synonym
durchnässt, triefend
German example
Nach dem Sturz in den See war er pudelnass.
English example
After falling into the lake, he was soaking wet.

Example sentences with “pudelnass”

  1. Ich kam pudelnass nach Hause. (I came home soaking wet.)

Frequently asked questions

Why 'pudelnass'?

It's an idiom likely related to dogs (Pudel) that shake themselves off after being in water.