thorny in German
thorny in German is dornig, problematisch, schwierig — thorny means covered in or bearing thorns or spines.
thorny in German
dornig
(literally) Having thorns or spines.
dornig
Troublesome or vexatious.
problematisch
Troublesome or vexatious.
schwierig
Troublesome or vexatious.
What does "thorny" mean?
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adj Covered in or bearing thorns or spines.
"The gardener wore thick gloves to handle the thorny rose bushes."
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adj Difficult, complicated, or likely to cause disagreement.
"Immigration remains a thorny issue in national politics."
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thorny in a sentence
- The gardener wore thick gloves to handle the thorny rose bushes.
- Immigration remains a thorny issue in national politics.
- They avoided the thorny question of who would pay for the repairs.
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What is "thorny" in German?
"thorny" in German is dornig, problematisch, schwierig. thorny means: Covered in or bearing thorns or spines.
How do you use "thorny" in a sentence?
Example: "The gardener wore thick gloves to handle the thorny rose bushes." In German, "thorny" is dornig, problematisch, schwierig.
Are there other ways to say "thorny" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "thorny": dornig, problematisch, schwierig.
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