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patschnass

soaking wet, drenched

adjective PAHCH-nahs Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Usage Note

patschnass is a vivid colloquial intensification of nass — completely drenched through. Often used after being caught in rain: patschnass bis auf die Haut. The patsch- element echoes the sound of a splash. Informal register.

Examples

"Nach dem Gewitter war sie patschnass und musste sich umziehen."

Natural Translation

After the thunderstorm she was soaking wet and had to change.

Literal Translation

After the thunderstorm was she soaking-wet and had to change-clothes.

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