musty in German
musty in German is muffig, dumpf, dumpfig — musty means having a stale, damp smell, often from mould or lack of fresh air.
musty in German
muffig
Having an odour or taste of mould; also (generally) , having a stale or unfresh odour or taste.
dumpf
Having an odour or taste of mould; also (generally) , having a stale or unfresh odour or taste.
dumpfig
Having an odour or taste of mould; also (generally) , having a stale or unfresh odour or taste.
faulig
Having an odour or taste of mould; also (generally) , having a stale or unfresh odour or taste.
miefig
Having an odour or taste of mould; also (generally) , having a stale or unfresh odour or taste.
moderig
Having an odour or taste of mould; also (generally) , having a stale or unfresh odour or taste.
What does "musty" mean?
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adj Having a stale, damp smell, often from mould or lack of fresh air.
"The old library smelled musty after being closed all summer."
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adj Outdated or old-fashioned in a stale way, said of ideas or attitudes.
"He dismissed the rule as a musty tradition no one really believed in anymore."
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musty in a sentence
- The old library smelled musty after being closed all summer.
- He dismissed the rule as a musty tradition no one really believed in anymore.
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What is "musty" in German?
"musty" in German is muffig, dumpf, dumpfig. musty means: Having a stale, damp smell, often from mould or lack of fresh air.
How do you use "musty" in a sentence?
Example: "The old library smelled musty after being closed all summer." In German, "musty" is muffig, dumpf, dumpfig.
Are there other ways to say "musty" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "musty": muffig, dumpf, dumpfig, faulig, miefig, moderig.
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