wurmstichig
worm-eaten; riddled with worms
English translations
- 01
worm-eaten, wormy
- 02
worm-eaten
- 03
wormy
Word details
- German meaning
- Wurmstichig bedeutet, dass etwas von Würmern oder Insekten befallen und durchlöchert ist, insbesondere Holz.
- English meaning
- worm-eaten
- Synonym
- angefressen, madig
- German example
- Das alte Möbelstück war stark wurmstichig und musste restauriert werden.
- English example
- The old piece of furniture was heavily worm-eaten and had to be restored.
- Comparative
- wurmstichigerSuperlative: am wurmstichigsten
Related words
- Abbiss
Bite mark, bite
Example sentences with “wurmstichig”
Der alte Apfel war wurmstichig. (The old apple was worm-eaten.)
Frequently asked questions
Can 'wurmstichig' be used figuratively?
Yes, it can figuratively describe something that is corrupt, decayed, or flawed from within.