zugig

draughty

adjective TSOO-gikh Rare

Usage Note

zugig describes a place exposed to draughts of air, from Zug (draught), as in ein zugiges Treppenhaus (a draughty stairwell). Do not confuse with the homograph noun Zug meaning train.

Examples

"Im zugigen Flur fror sie trotz der Jacke."

Natural Translation

In the draughty hallway she was cold despite the jacket.

Literal Translation

In-the draughty hallway froze she despite the jacket.

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