wachsweich
soft as wax; spineless; weak
English translations
- 01
soft wax
Word details
- German meaning
- Wachsweich bedeutet, dass etwas so weich ist wie Wachs oder dass ein Ei so gekocht ist, dass das Eigelb noch flüssig ist.
- English meaning
- Soft-boiled means that something is as soft as wax or that an egg is cooked so that the yolk is still liquid.
- Synonym
- weich, geschmeidig
- German example
- Ich mag meine Eier wachsweich.
- English example
- I like my eggs soft-boiled.
Related words
- Eieruhr
An egg timer is a small device that measures time to cook eggs just right.
Example sentences with “wachsweich”
Er gab eine wachsweiche Antwort. (He gave a spineless/evasive answer.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'wachsweich' always negative?
Yes, when used metaphorically, it describes something that lacks substance or firmness.