No. 12,873 in German
zach
"Zach" is not standard German; it may refer to a surname or regional slang, possibly meaning "tough" or "slow" depending on context.
In a sentence
Der Kuchen war zach; ich konnte ihn kaum schneiden.
The cake was tough; I could barely cut it.
In this sentence, 'zach' is used as an adjective describing the cake's texture as hard or tough.
Sie spricht immer zach, wenn sie aufgeregt ist.
She always speaks in a gruff manner when she is excited.
Here, 'zach' is used metaphorically to describe a manner of speaking as rough or unrefined.
Das Gras war nach dem Frost zach geworden.
The grass had become brittle after the frost.
In this case, 'zach' describes the snapping or brittle texture of the frost-covered grass.
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