No. 14,928 in German
rutschig
Slippery.
In a sentence
Der Boden ist rutschig, also sei vorsichtig.
The floor is slippery, so be careful.
Here, 'rutschig' describes the physical property of the floor being slippery, a common usage to describe surfaces that are smooth or wet and could cause slipping.
Nach dem Regen wurde der Gehweg besonders rutschig.
After the rain, the sidewalk became particularly slippery.
In this context, 'rutschig' conveys the condition of the sidewalk post-rain, emphasizing the potentially hazardous state of a surface due to moisture.
Die rutschige Oberfläche des Spielzeugs machte es schwer zu greifen.
The slippery surface of the toy made it difficult to grasp.
Here, 'rutschig' is used to indicate a slippery characteristic of the toy's surface, showing its application in describing objects.
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