russig

sooty.

English translations

  1. 01

    sooty

  2. 02

    rusty

Word details

German meaning
Mit Ruß bedeckt oder von Ruß geschwärzt.
English meaning
Sooty
Synonym
verrußt, geschwärzt
German example
Nach dem Brand waren die Wände russig.
English example
After the fire, the walls were sooty.
Comparative
russigerSuperlative: am russigsten

Example sentences with “russig”

  1. Der Kamin ist ganz russig. (The fireplace is all sooty.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the root of 'russig'?

It is derived from the noun 'Ruß' (soot).