Usage Note
Knubbelig describes a surface covered with small, rounded lumps or protrusions — knobbly fingers, bumpy vegetables, or a textured surface. It is colloquial and affectionate in tone, especially when applied to children's chubby fingers or appealingly irregular produce.
Examples
"Die knubbelige Möhre schmeckte genauso gut wie ihre glatte Supermarktversion."
Natural Translation
The knobbly carrot tasted just as good as its smooth supermarket version.
Literal Translation
The knobbly carrot tasted just as good as its smooth supermarket version.
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