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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

adj

Having an odour or taste of mould; also (generally) , having a stale or unfresh odour or taste.

dumpf

adj

Having an odour or taste of mould; also (generally) , having a stale or unfresh odour or taste.

dumpfig

adj

Having an odour or taste of mould; also (generally) , having a stale or unfresh odour or taste.

faulig

adj

Having an odour or taste of mould; also (generally) , having a stale or unfresh odour or taste.

miefig

adj

Having an odour or taste of mould; also (generally) , having a stale or unfresh odour or taste.

moderig

adj

Having an odour or taste of mould; also (generally) , having a stale or unfresh odour or taste.

What does "musty" mean?

adj Having a stale, damp smell, often from mould or lack of fresh air.
"The old library smelled musty after being closed all summer."
adj Outdated or old-fashioned in a stale way, said of ideas or attitudes.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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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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.

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

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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