sticky in German
sticky in German is klebrig, heikel, stickig — sticky means coated with a substance that clings to things it touches; tending to stick.
sticky in German
klebrig
Tending to stick; able to adhere via the drying of a viscous substance.
heikel
Tending to stick; able to adhere via the drying of a viscous substance.
stickig
Tending to stick; able to adhere via the drying of a viscous substance.
heikel
What does "sticky" mean?
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adjective Coated with a substance that clings to things it touches; tending to stick.
"His hands were sticky from the melted candy."
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adjective Difficult or awkward to deal with.
"We got into a sticky situation with the contract wording."
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adjective Hot and humid, causing sweaty discomfort.
"It was a sticky August afternoon."
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noun A small note with an adhesive strip, used for quick reminders; a Post-it note.
"She left a sticky on his monitor with the meeting time."
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sticky in a sentence
- His hands were sticky from the melted candy.
- The table was left sticky after the party.
- We got into a sticky situation with the contract wording.
- It was a sticky moment when two guests argued over the seating plan.
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What is "sticky" in German?
"sticky" in German is klebrig, heikel, stickig. sticky means: Coated with a substance that clings to things it touches; tending to stick.
How do you use "sticky" in a sentence?
Example: "His hands were sticky from the melted candy." In German, "sticky" is klebrig, heikel, stickig.
Are there other ways to say "sticky" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "sticky": klebrig, heikel, stickig.
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