staubig

dusty

adjective SHTOW-bikh Rare

Usage Note

staubig describes a surface or air full of dust, from Staub (dust), as in staubige Regale (dusty shelves) or eine staubige Straße (a dusty road). It often signals neglect or dry weather.

Examples

"Die Bücher im Dachboden waren staubig und vergilbt."

Natural Translation

The books in the attic were dusty and yellowed.

Literal Translation

The books in-the attic were dusty and yellowed.

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