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shoddy in German

shoddy in German is billig, minderwertig, schlampig — shoddy means badly made or of poor quality.

shoddy in German

billig
adj
minderwertig
adj
schlampig
adj
schäbig
adj
Reißwolle
noun
A low-grade cloth made from by-products of wool processing, or from recycled wool.

What does "shoddy" mean?

  1. adj Badly made or of poor quality.
    "The furniture fell apart within a week — shoddy workmanship."
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shoddy in a sentence

  • The furniture fell apart within a week — shoddy workmanship.
  • They were accused of shoddy record-keeping.

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What is "shoddy" in German?

"shoddy" in German is billig, minderwertig, schlampig. shoddy means: Badly made or of poor quality.

How do you use "shoddy" in a sentence?

Example: "The furniture fell apart within a week — shoddy workmanship." In German, "shoddy" is billig, minderwertig, schlampig.

Are there other ways to say "shoddy" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "shoddy": billig, minderwertig, schlampig, schäbig, Reißwolle.

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