flaky

ˈfleɪki
flakierflakiest
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Translation of flaky into German

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Adjective

1.

texture

made of or resembling flakes
  • The pastry was light and flaky.Das Gebäck war leicht und blättrig.
2.

behavior

US
unreliable or inconsistent in behavior
US
  • He's known to be flaky with appointments.Er ist dafür bekannt, bei Terminen unzuverlässig zu sein.
3.

personality

RareUS
eccentric or unconventional in manner
RareUS
  • Her flaky ideas often surprise people.Ihre exzentrischen Ideen überraschen die Leute oft.
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Expressions with flaky: examples in English and translations in German

Blätterteig
She made a delicious flaky pastry for the pie.

Synonyms and analogies of flaky in English

Examples of flaky in a sentence

  • Her skin became dry and flaky in the winter.
  • Her flaky behavior cost her the job.
  • You can't rely on him; he's too flaky.
  • His flaky behavior makes him unpredictable at work.
  • People find her flaky but endearing.

Translations of "flaky" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
schuppigadj.

The skin may become dry, flaky, red and or scaly.

Die Haut kann trocken, schuppig, rot und blättrig werden.

flockigadj.

She prepared a barbecued salmon that was flaky and perfectly seasoned for dinner.

Sie bereitete einen gegrillten Lachs zu, der zum Abendessen perfekt gewürzt und flockig war.

blättrigadj.

The pie crust was golden and flaky, perfect for the cherry filling inside.

Der Teigrand war goldbraun und blättrig, perfekt für die Kirschfüllung im Inneren.

unzuverlässigadj.

Good to know your boy's flaky with everyone.

Gut zu wissen, dass dein Kumpel bei allem unzuverlässig ist.

exzentrischadj.

Aksel said he liked her flaky.

Aksel sagte, er möge es, dass sie exzentrisch ist.

verrücktadj.

They're both adorable but just a little bit flaky, you know?

Sie sind beide hinreißend, aber ein bisschen verrückt, weißt du?

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Other translations for flaky:

  • brüchigadj.
  • schrulligadj.
  • wankelmütigadj.

flaky: Examples and translations in context

Raw, flaky hands are left feeling instantly smooth and soft.

Raue, schuppige Hände fühlen sich sofort glatt und geschmeidig an.

Their shed skins are lighter brown and look like flaky exoskeletons.

Die abgestoßenen Häute sind hellbraun und sehen wie schuppige Hautpanzer aus.

The skin is sometimes flaky, reddens and the fur falls out.

Die manchmal schuppige Haut rötet sich und das Fell fällt aus.

The white or yellowish flaky crystals are massive and fragrant.

Die weißen oder gelblichen schuppigen Kristalle sind massiv und duftend.

Dry skin is usually flaky and feels rough or dehydrated.

Trockene Haut ist oft schuppig und fühlt sich rau und trocken an.

He noticed the flaky skin on his elbow and decided to apply lotion.

Er bemerkte die schuppige Haut an seinem Ellbogen und beschloss, Lotion aufzutragen.

My scalp is almost permanently flaky and gets inflamed every so often.

Meine Kopfhaut ist fast dauerhaft schuppig und entzündet sich ab und zu.

It is particularly recommended for extremely flaky and dry skin.

Es ist insbesondere empfohlen für sehr schuppige und trockene Haut.

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flaky pastry
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