No. 14,313 in German
holpriger
Bumpier or rougher.
In a sentence
Die Straße war sehr holpriger nach dem Regen.
The road was much bumpier after the rain.
Here, 'holpriger' is used as an adjective describing the quality of the road being uneven or rough.
Seine Argumentation wurde gegen Ende der Präsentation holpriger.
His argumentation became more unsteady towards the end of the presentation.
In this context, 'holpriger' metaphorically describes the quality of the argumentation as being less smooth or organized.
Der Tänzer bewegte sich holpriger, nachdem er müde wurde.
The dancer moved more unsteadily after he became tired.
Here, 'holpriger' refers to the movement being less fluid, describing a more physical characteristic of unsteadiness.
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