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nass geschwitzt
/nas ɡəˈʃvɪtst/
soaked in sweat
Nach dem Sport war ich nass geschwitzt.
After the workout, I was soaked in sweat.
informal
completely covered in sweat, dripping wet from perspiration
Er kam nach der langen Wanderung nass geschwitzt an.
He arrived soaked in sweat after the long hike.
Das T-Shirt war nass geschwitzt nach dem Training.
The T-shirt was soaked in sweat after the workout.
Describes a person or clothing that is completely drenched in sweat due to physical exertion or heat.
Collocations
nass geschwitzt seinto be soaked in sweatnass geschwitzt ankommento arrive dripping wet with sweat
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Pro Tip
Common Mistake to Avoid
Do not confuse 'nass geschwitzt' with 'nass' alone. The latter simply means 'wet' (e.g., from rain), while the former specifically refers to sweat.
Gold Rule
When to Use
Use 'nass geschwitzt' when describing someone or something that is completely drenched in sweat due to physical activity, not from external water sources.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'nass' (wet) and 'geschwitzt' (sweated), both derived from Old High German roots. 'Nass' comes from Proto-Germanic *natjaz, while 'geschwitzt' is the past participle of 'schwitzen' (to sweat), from Proto-Germanic *swaitijaną.
Usage Notes
Commonly used to describe physical states after intense activity. Often implies discomfort or the need to change clothes. Not typically used metaphorically.
Word Breakdown
nass
wet, soaked
adjectivegeschwitzt
sweated
past participleDeutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch