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bröckelig

crumbly, friable

adjective BROEK-e-likh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Also means

crumbling

Usage Note

bröckelig describes material that falls apart in small pieces when touched. Common for old plaster (bröckeliger Putz), cheese, or soil; implies structural weakness.

Examples

"Der alte Putz war so bröckelig, dass er beim Berühren abfiel."

Natural Translation

The old plaster was so crumbly that it fell off when touched.

Literal Translation

The old plaster was so crumbly that it fell off when touching.

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