Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

eklig

Translation (Übersetzung) disgusting, gross, nasty
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /[ˈeːklɪç]/
A2
Adjective
Beginner
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A2 beginner adjectives everyday emotions senses negative
"Eklig" is a common adjective used to describe something that causes disgust or revulsion. It can refer to taste, smell, appearance, or behavior. The word is often used in everyday conversation, especially among younger speakers. It's derived from the noun "Ekel" (disgust). Note the pronunciation: the "g" at the end is pronounced like the "ch" in "ich" (soft palatal fricative).

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eklig is a German Adjective

Learn eklig meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. eklig is classified as an Adjective in German grammar.

eklig Examples (Beispiele) in English

eklig examples with English translations. See how to use eklig in sentences. eklig example sentences in English below.

Der Geruch in der Küche ist wirklich eklig.
The smell in the kitchen is really disgusting.
Describing an unpleasant smell
Sie fand den Film wegen der Gewaltszenen eklig.
She found the movie disgusting because of the violence scenes.
Expressing moral disgust
Das schmeckt eklig! Ich kann das nicht essen.
This tastes gross! I can't eat it.
Reacting to bad-tasting food
Er hat eine eklige Angewohnheit, mit vollem Mund zu sprechen.
He has a disgusting habit of talking with his mouth full.
Criticizing someone's behavior
Nach dem Regen war der Weg matschig und eklig.
After the rain, the path was muddy and nasty.
Describing unpleasant physical conditions
Mir wird eklig, wenn ich an Blut denke.
I feel sick when I think about blood.
Expressing physical reaction to a thought
Das Badezimmer war in einem ekligen Zustand.
The bathroom was in a disgusting state.
Describing unclean conditions
Sie machte ein ekliges Gesicht, als sie die Spinne sah.
She made a disgusted face when she saw the spider.
Showing facial expression of disgust
Die ekligste Sache, die ich je gegessen habe, war fermentierter Fisch.
The most disgusting thing I've ever eaten was fermented fish.
Using superlative form
Kinder finden oft eklig, was Erwachsene mögen.
Children often find disgusting what adults like.
Comparing different perceptions

eklig Word Family - eklig Related Words - eklig Family Members

eklig Word Family (Wortfamilie)

eklig word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn eklig family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore eklig related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Derived Noun (Abgeleitetes Substantiv)
Ekel
Meaning: disgust, revulsion
Example: Der Ekel vor Spinnen ist weit verbreitet.
Noun
Derived Verb (Abgeleitetes Verb)
ekeln
Meaning: to disgust, to feel disgust
Tense: Präsens
Example: Mich ekelt vor schleimigen Sachen.
Verb
Intensified Form (Verstärkte Form)
ekelerregend
Meaning: nauseating, sickening
Example: Der Gestank war ekelerregend.
Adjective
Related Adjective (Verwandtes Adjektiv)
ekelig
Meaning: disgusting, gross
Example: Alternative Schreibweise von 'eklig'.
Adjective

eklig Usage - eklig Collocations - eklig Idioms - eklig Synonyms - eklig Antonyms

eklig Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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eklig Collocations (Kollokationen)

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ekliger Geschmack
disgusting taste
High frequency
ekliges Essen
gross food
High frequency
eklige Geruch
nasty smell
High frequency
eklige Person
disgusting person
Medium frequency
ekliges Wetter
nasty weather
Medium frequency
ekliges Gefühl
gross feeling
Medium frequency
eklige Angewohnheit
disgusting habit
Low frequency
eklige Farbe
ugly color
Low frequency

eklig Idioms (Redewendungen)

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Das ist ja eklig!
That's disgusting!
Common exclamation when something is gross or revolting
Mir wird ganz eklig.
I'm feeling sick/nauseous.
Used when something makes you feel physically ill or disgusted
Eklig wie die Nacht
Disgusting as night
Expression emphasizing something is very disgusting (less common)

eklig Synonyms (Synonyme)

eklig synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for eklig and expand your German vocabulary. Learn eklig similar words and their usage.

widerlich
Meaning: disgusting, revolting
High similarity
abscheulich
Meaning: abominable, detestable
High similarity
ekelerregend
Meaning: nauseating, sickening
High similarity
scheußlich
Meaning: horrible, awful
Medium similarity
grauslich
Meaning: yucky, gross
High similarity
übel
Meaning: nasty, sickening
Medium similarity
unappetitlich
Meaning: unappetizing
Medium similarity

eklig Antonyms (Antonyme)

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lecker
Meaning: delicious, tasty
angenehm
Meaning: pleasant, agreeable
schön
Meaning: beautiful, nice
sauber
Meaning: clean
wohlriechend
Meaning: fragrant, sweet-smelling

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eklig Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

eklig semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to eklig. Explore eklig related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn eklig contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Ekel ekeln widerlich Abscheu Übelkeit Grausen Abneigung Aversion

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