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verwaschen

washed-out, faded (through washing)

adjective fer-VAH-shen Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Also means

blurred, indistinct

Usage Note

verwaschen describes fabric or colour that has faded through repeated washing; figuratively it labels speech or writing that is vague and indistinct (eine verwaschene Formulierung). Both senses are common.

Examples

"Die Aufschrift auf dem verwaschenen T-Shirt war kaum noch zu lesen."

Natural Translation

The print on the washed-out T-shirt was barely legible any more.

Literal Translation

The inscription on the washed-out T-shirt was barely still to read.

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