runzelig
wrinkled; shriveled
English translations
- 01
wrinkled
- 02
crinkled
- 03
creased
Word details
- German meaning
- Voller Falten, faltig.
- English meaning
- Wrinkled
- Synonym
- faltig
- German example
- Ihre Hände waren alt und runzelig.
- English example
- Her hands were old and wrinkled.
- Comparative
- runzeligerSuperlative: am runzeligsten
Related words
- schrumpelig
Wrinkled
- Runzelerbse
Wrinkled pea
- Walnuß
A walnut is a nut with a hard, wrinkled shell containing an edible kernel.
- Hutzel
A dried pear or apple, often wrinkled and sweet, is called a 'Hutzel'.
- schrumpeln
To wrinkle
Example sentences with “runzelig”
Der Apfel war schon ganz runzelig. (The apple was already quite shriveled.)
Frequently asked questions
How do you distinguish 'runzelig' from 'faltig'?
'Runzelig' is typically used for fruit, skin, or smaller surfaces that have lost moisture, while 'faltig' is more commonly used for skin (wrinkles) or clothing.