zottelig
shaggy, messy
English translations
- 01
shaggy
- 02
fluffy
- 03
tousled
Word details
- German meaning
- Ungepflegt, mit wirrem oder verfilztem Haar.
- English meaning
- Shaggy, unkempt
- Synonym
- struppig, zerzaust
- German example
- Nach dem Sturm sah er ganz zottelig aus.
- English example
- He looked quite shaggy after the storm.
- Comparative
- zotteligerSuperlative: am zotteligsten
Related words
- Köter
A mutt is a derogatory word for a dog, often a mixed-breed.
Example sentences with “zottelig”
Der Hund hat ein zotteliges Fell. (The dog has shaggy fur.)
Frequently asked questions
Can 'zottelig' describe hair?
Yes, it is often used for unkempt or long, tangled hair.