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schaumig

foamy, frothy

adjective SHOW-mikh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Textures

Usage Note

Schaumig describes a texture full of bubbles or foam, used in cooking (Butter schaumig rühren = to beat butter until fluffy), and to describe sea foam, beer head or soapy water.

Examples

"Die Wellen brachen schaumig an den Klippen."

Natural Translation

The waves broke frothily against the cliffs.

Literal Translation

The waves broke foamy at the cliffs.

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