flaky

flockig; schuppig; unzuverlässig (colloquial)

Word details

German meaning
Beschreibt eine Konsistenz, die aus kleinen, lockeren Flocken besteht.
English meaning
Flaky
Synonym
flaumig, wattig
German example
Der Schnee fiel in großen, flockigen Flocken.
English example
The snow fell in large, flaky flakes.
Comparative
flockigerSuperlative: am flockigsten

Example sentences with “flaky”

  1. The pastry is very flaky. (Das Gebäck ist sehr flockig.)

Frequently asked questions

How is 'flaky' translated into German?

It depends on context: 'flockig' for textures, 'schuppig' for skin, or 'unzuverlässig' for people.