löchrig

full of holes, holey

adjective LOEKH-rikh Rare

Usage Note

löchrig describes any surface or material riddled with holes — löchrige Socken, löchriger Zaun. Informally used of an argument with many logical gaps (ein löchriges Alibi).

Examples

"Das löchrige Dach ließ bei jedem Regen Wasser ins Haus."

Natural Translation

The holey roof let water into the house every time it rained.

Literal Translation

The holey roof let water into the house at every rain.

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