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sperrig

bulky

Meaning of sperrig

large and awkward

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German[ˈʃpɛʁɪç]
bulky
sperrig - bulky
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sperrig belongs to the topic "Adjectives". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

sperrigbulky
dünnthin
schwerheavy
leichtlight
harthard
weichsoft
winzigtiny

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What's the difference between sperrig / voluminös / mächtig

🇩🇪German
sperrig

Usually means bulky in an awkward, cumbersome way, with emphasis on inconvenient shape or size.

B2Often

Der alte Drucker ist zu klobig für das kleine Büro.

Старый принтер слишком громоздкий для маленького офиса.

V
🇩🇪German
voluminös

Means voluminous or having a lot of volume; often more formal or technical, and not necessarily negative.

B2Rarely

Der Mantel wirkt durch den Schnitt sehr voluminös.

Из-за кроя пальто выглядит очень объёмным.

M
🇩🇪German
mächtig

In the literal sense it can mean huge or imposing, but it often also carries a sense of power and grandeur.

B2Often

Vor dem Eingang steht eine mächtige Eiche.

Перед входом стоит могучий дуб.

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sperrig translation: bulky. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce sperrig

[ˈʃpɛʁɪç]

sperrig translation

bulky

sperrig transcription

[ˈʃpɛʁɪç]

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sperrig meaning: what does it mean?

groß und unhandlich

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