wässerig

watery, aqueous

Word details

German meaning
Wässerig bedeutet, dass etwas viel Wasser enthält oder wie Wasser ist, oft im Sinne von dünn oder geschmacklos.
English meaning
Watery means that something contains a lot of water or is like water, often in the sense of being thin or tasteless.
Synonym
verdünnt, fade
German example
Die Suppe war leider sehr wässerig und hatte kaum Geschmack.
English example
The soup was unfortunately very watery and had hardly any taste.
Comparative
wässerigerSuperlative: am wässerigsten

Example sentences with “wässerig”

  1. Die Suppe schmeckt etwas wässerig. (The soup tastes a bit watery.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the spelling difference between 'wässerig' and 'wässrig'?

Both are correct. 'Wässrig' is more common, while 'wässerig' is a valid variant.