Schäbig Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schäbig" is used as adjective with the meaning of "shabby", "dingy" or "rundown".

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Meanings of "schäbig" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Of poor quality or in bad condition"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das schäbige Sofa stand seit Jahren im Keller.The shabby sofa had been in the basement for years.
  2. Er trug einen schäbigen Mantel, der viele Löcher hatte.He wore a shabby coat that had many holes.
  3. Die schäbige Wohnung war kaum bewohnbar.The dingy apartment was barely habitable.

2.) "Morally questionable or petty"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sein schäbiges Verhalten enttäuschte alle.His shabby behavior disappointed everyone.
  2. Es war schäbig, wie er seine Freunde behandelte.It was mean how he treated his friends.
  3. Die schäbige Lüge zerstörte das Vertrauen.The despicable lie destroyed trust.
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