windelweich

soft as a diaper; beaten to a pulp

English translations

  1. 01

    diaper-soft

Word details

German meaning
Extrem weich, so weich wie eine Windel.
English meaning
Soft as a diaper
Synonym
sehr weich, butterweich
German example
Das Brot war windelweich und frisch.
English example
The bread was as soft as a diaper and fresh.

Example sentences with “windelweich”

  1. Er hat ihn windelweich geschlagen. (He beat him to a pulp.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'windelweich' a literal word?

No, it is a colloquial expression meaning to beat someone until they are soft/weak.