durchwachsen

Based on: durch, wachsen
Adjective
  1. meh
  2. marbled (for meat)
1.

meh

(colloquial term for mediocre quality. This one can really gain you "native" points if you use it correctly.)
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Examples
  • Das Essen war gut, der Service eher durchwachsen.
  • The food was good, the service was meh.
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2.

marbled (for meat)

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  • Das Rinder-Filet ist durchwachsen.
  • The beef filet is marbled/streaked.
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Word of the Day – “wachsen”

A fun look at the meaning of "wachsen" and its prefix versions and a REALLY big difference between "wachsen and "to grow". Also: adults an ingrown toenails.

Vocab: wachsen, aufwachse, erwachsen, das Wachs, durchwachsen

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How many meanings does the German word 'durchwachsen' have?

durchwachsen has 2 distinct meanings: 1. meh, 2. marbled (for meat).

What is 'durchwachsen' related to?

The word 'durchwachsen' is related to durch and wachsen.

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Word of the Day – “wachsen”
A fun look at the meaning of "wachsen" and its prefix versions and a REALLY big difference between "wachsen and "to grow". Also: adults an ingrown toenails.
Vocab: wachsen, aufwachse, erwachsen, das Wachs, durchwachsen
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