rutschig
slippery
Beschreibt eine Fläche, auf der man leicht ausgleiten kann.
Definition & meaning
The word rutschig describes a surface or object that is slippery, slick, or greasy, causing a lack of friction. When something is rutschig, it is easy to slide or fall on it. This term is frequently used to describe weather conditions, such as roads covered in ice or rain, or indoor surfaces like a freshly mopped floor.
In a broader sense, it refers to anything that is difficult to hold onto or walk upon because it offers very little resistance to movement.
Grammar & Word origin
Rutschig is an adjective. It is formed from the German verb rutschen, which means "to slide" or "to slip." The suffix "-ig" is a common German ending used to turn nouns or verbs into adjectives, similar to the English suffix "-y" (as in "slip" becoming "slippery").
The word follows standard German adjective declension rules when used before a noun, changing its ending based on gender, case, and number (e.g., eine rutschige Straße).
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- glatt (smooth/slippery)
- glitschig (slimy/slick)
- schlüpfrig (slippery – also used figuratively for "lewd")
- schmierig (greasy/oily)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Der Boden ist nach dem Regen sehr rutschig.adjective
The floor is very slippery after the rain.
Heute wirkt die Treppe sehr rutschig.adjective
Today the stairs seem very slippery.
Heute wirkt die Straße rutschig wegen des Regens.adjective
Today the road seems slippery because of the rain.
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