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klumpig

lumpy

adjective KLUM-pikh Rare

Usage Note

klumpig describes a substance full of lumps, from Klumpen (lump), as in klumpige Soße (lumpy gravy). It is mostly used in cooking and for poorly mixed materials.

Examples

"Das Mehl wurde nicht richtig gerührt und blieb klumpig."

Natural Translation

The flour was not stirred properly and stayed lumpy.

Literal Translation

The flour was not properly stirred and stayed lumpy.

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