Usage Note
Verschrammt describes a surface covered with scratch marks or scuffs — a scratched table top, grazed skin, or a scuffed suitcase. It implies visible surface damage without deeper penetration, making it less severe than verbeult or gerissen.
Examples
"Das verschrammte Parkett im Flur zeugte von jahrzehntelangem Gebrauch."
Natural Translation
The scratched parquet in the hallway bore witness to decades of use.
Literal Translation
The scratched parquet in the hallway bore witness of decades-long use.
Related Words
- abgekämpft battle-worn, exhausted and haggard
- angelaufen tarnished, discoloured
- ansehnlich attractive, presentable, considerable
- anthrazitfarben anthracite-coloured, dark charcoal grey
- auffallend striking, conspicuous, eye-catching
- auffällig conspicuous, striking
- bereift frosted, covered with hoarfrost
- bestäubt dusted, covered with a fine powder
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