No. 10,718 in German
rocky
The German word "rocky" is not native; it may refer to the English word "rocky," meaning "full of rocks" or "difficult." In German context, it's likely a loanword.
In a sentence
Die Landschaft war felsig und schwierig zu durchqueren.
The landscape was rocky and difficult to traverse.
Used as an adjective to describe the geographical terrain.
Der Start der neuen Firma war holprig, aber vielversprechend.
The start of the new company was rocky but promising.
Used metaphorically as an adjective to describe difficulties or challenges faced in a situation.
Meine Eltern fanden den Film 'Rocky' motivierend und inspirierend.
My parents found the movie 'Rocky' motivating and inspiring.
Used as a proper noun referring to the movie 'Rocky'.
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