pusselig

fussy; fiddly

English translations

  1. 01

    fluffy

  2. 02

    cuddly

  3. 03

    plump

Word details

German meaning
Umgangssprachlich für ängstlich, zaghaft oder zögerlich.
English meaning
Timid
Synonym
ängstlich, furchtsam
German example
Sei nicht so pusselig, trau dich!
English example
Don't be so timid, dare to do it!
Comparative
pusseligerSuperlative: am pusseligsten

Example sentences with “pusselig”

  1. Das ist eine pusselige Arbeit. (That is fiddly work.)

Frequently asked questions

Is it common?

Yes, informal German for tasks requiring detail/patience.