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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
adj
Tending to stick; able to adhere via the drying of a viscous substance.
heikel
adj
Tending to stick; able to adhere via the drying of a viscous substance.
stickig
adj
Tending to stick; able to adhere via the drying of a viscous substance.
heikel
adj

What does "sticky" mean?

  1. adjective Coated with a substance that clings to things it touches; tending to stick.
    "His hands were sticky from the melted candy."
  2. adjective Difficult or awkward to deal with.
    "We got into a sticky situation with the contract wording."
  3. adjective Hot and humid, causing sweaty discomfort.
    "It was a sticky August afternoon."
  4. 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."

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 August afternoon.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

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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