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rusty in German

rusty in German is rostig, verrostet, eingerostet — rusty means covered in rust or corroded.

rusty in German

rostig
adj
verrostet
adj
eingerostet
adj
Lacking recent experience, out of practice, especially with respect to a skill or activity. [from 16th c.]
rostig
adj
Lacking recent experience, out of practice, especially with respect to a skill or activity. [from 16th c.]

What does "rusty" mean?

  1. adj Covered in rust or corroded.
    "The rusty gate creaked loudly whenever anyone opened it."
  2. adj Out of practice; having lost some skill through lack of use.
    "His guitar skills were rusty after years without playing."
  3. adj A reddish-brown color, like rust.
    "The fox had a rusty coat that blended with the autumn leaves."
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rusty in a sentence

  • The rusty gate creaked loudly whenever anyone opened it.
  • Leave the bike outside all winter and the chain will turn rusty.
  • His guitar skills were rusty after years without playing.
  • I'm a bit rusty at public speaking — it's been a while.

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What is "rusty" in German?
"rusty" in German is rostig, verrostet, eingerostet. rusty means: Covered in rust or corroded.
How do you use "rusty" in a sentence?
Example: "The rusty gate creaked loudly whenever anyone opened it." In German, "rusty" is rostig, verrostet, eingerostet.
Are there other ways to say "rusty" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "rusty": rostig, verrostet, eingerostet.
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