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körnig

grainy, granular

adjective KOER-nikh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Textures

Usage Note

Körnig describes a texture consisting of small grains or particles. Used for sand, certain foods, photographic images with visible grain, and concrete surfaces.

Examples

"Das körnige Foto aus den 1970er-Jahren hatte einen eigenen Charme."

Natural Translation

The grainy photo from the 1970s had its own charm.

Literal Translation

The grainy photo from the 1970s had a particular charm.

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