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schweißgebadet

bathed in sweat, soaked in perspiration

adjective SHVAYS-ge-bah-det Rare
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Usage Note

Schweißgebadet is a vivid compound adjective — literally 'bathed in sweat' — used when someone is completely drenched in perspiration, typically from physical exertion, fever, or intense anxiety.

Examples

"Er wachte mitten in der Nacht schweißgebadet aus einem Albtraum auf."

Natural Translation

He woke up in the middle of the night bathed in sweat from a nightmare.

Literal Translation

He woke up in the middle of the night sweat-bathed from a nightmare.

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