Usage Note
Zerbeult describes a hard surface marked by multiple dents and deformations from impacts. More severe than verbeult (dented) — the prefix zer- implies scattered or extensive damage.
Examples
"Der zerbeulte Kochtopf hatte eine lange Geschichte in der Campingküche."
Natural Translation
The battered saucepan had a long history in the camp kitchen.
Literal Translation
The dented cooking-pot had a long history in the camping-kitchen.
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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