do something sloppily
He did the report sloppily and got a bad grade.
Er hat den Bericht schlampig gemacht und eine schlechte Note bekommen.
etwas unordentlich, nachlässig oder ohne Sorgfalt erledigen
She sewed the dress sloppily, so the stitches came undone quickly.
Sie hat das Kleid schlampig genäht, deshalb haben sich die Nähte schnell gelöst.
Don’t do your homework sloppily—take your time!
Mach deine Hausaufgaben nicht schlampig – nimm dir Zeit!
Often implies a lack of attention to detail or quality, sometimes due to haste or carelessness.
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Profi-Tipp
Common Mistake
Avoid using 'sloppily' in formal writing—it’s too informal. Instead, use 'carelessly' or 'poorly executed'.
Goldene Regel
Context Matters
In German, 'schlampig' can sound harsh or judgmental. Use it with people you know well; otherwise, opt for 'unordentlich' (messy) or 'nachlässig' (negligent).
Wortursprung
The adjective 'sloppy' comes from 'slop' (mid-17th century, meaning loose, untidy clothing or spilled liquid), combined with the suffix '-y' indicating a state or quality. The phrase 'do something sloppily' extends this to describe actions performed without care or precision.
Verwendungshinweise
Common in informal contexts, especially when criticizing work quality. In professional settings, use 'negligently' or 'poorly executed' instead.