spillrig

rickety; shaky; flimsy; spindly

English translations

  1. 01

    playfulness

  2. 02

    mischievousness

Word details

German meaning
Spillrig bedeutet dünn, zart und schwach gebaut.
English meaning
Spindly means thin, delicate, and weakly built.
Synonym
schmächtig
German example
Das Kind war sehr spillrig und brauchte viel Pflege.
English example
The child was very spindly and needed a lot of care.
Comparative
spillrigerSuperlative: am spillrigsten

Example sentences with “spillrig”

  1. Der spillrige Stuhl droht zusammenzubrechen. (The rickety chair threatens to collapse.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the English equivalent of 'spillrig'?

'Spillrig' is an adjective used to describe something thin, weak, or unsteady. 'Rickety' or 'spindly' are the best translations.