Also means
vague; mushy
Usage Note
schwammig describes a soft, spongy texture, from Schwamm (sponge), as in schwammiges Holz (spongy wood). Figuratively it labels vague, imprecise language, as in eine schwammige Antwort (a woolly answer).
Examples
"Der überreife Apfel war innen schon ganz schwammig."
Natural Translation
The overripe apple was already quite spongy inside.
Literal Translation
The overripe apple was inside already quite spongy.
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