tatterig

shaky, tremulous (often due to old age).

English translations

  1. 01

    shabby

  2. 02

    ragged

  3. 03

    dilapidated

  4. 04

    worn

Word details

German meaning
Tatterig bedeutet zerrissen, abgenutzt oder in schlechtem Zustand.
English meaning
Tattered means torn, worn out, or in poor condition.
Synonym
zerlumpt, abgerissen
German example
Seine Hose war tatterig und voller Löcher.
English example
His pants were tattered and full of holes.
Comparative
tatterigerSuperlative: am tatterigsten

Example sentences with “tatterig”

  1. Seine Hände waren schon etwas tatterig. (His hands were already a bit shaky.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'tatterig' a polite word?

No, it is colloquial and can be perceived as slightly disrespectful or dismissive when referring to elderly people.