# zerknittert

zerknittert is a German adjective meaning “crinkled”.

## Meanings

1. crinkled, rumpled

## Examples

- Sein blauer Mantel war schmutzig und zerknittert. — His blue coat was dirty and wrinkled.
- Meine Güte, dein Hemd ist ganz schön zerknittert. — Wow, your shirt is really wrinkled.
- Seine Hosen sind komplett zerknittert. — His trousers are all creased.
- Ich muss mein Kleid aus Seide bügeln, weil es zerknittert ist. — I have to iron my dress made of silk because it is wrinkled.
- Wenn du deine Kleider nicht zusammenlegst oder aufhängst, werden sie zerknittert. — If you don't fold your clothes or hang them, they will be wrinkled.

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