hauchdünn — meaning in English

English meaning

• flimsy adj Easily broken or damaged; not sturdy.
• gauzy adj Resembling gauze; light, thin, translucent.
• sheer adjective Thin enough to see through.

Senses

hauchdünn is used for these senses in English:

• sheer (textiles) Very thin or transparent.

flimsy — full definition

1. adj Easily broken or damaged; not sturdy.
2. adj Unconvincing or weak, especially describing an argument or excuse.

gauzy — full definition

1. adj Resembling gauze; light, thin, translucent.
2. adj light; giving the effect of haze
3. adj vague or elusive
4. adj tinged with tenderness and warmth; dewy-eyed, romantic

Related German words