Schaumig

Schaumig is a German adjective meaning foamy or frothy, describing a liquid or substance that contains foam or many small bubbles. The word is formed from the noun Schaum (foam) with the adjectival suffix -ig.

Usage and scope. Schaumig is commonly used in culinary, beverage, and cleaning contexts. In cooking and baking, it appears in phrases such as schaumig schlagen, meaning to whip or beat ingredients until they become foamy. In beverages, it describes foamy milk or foam on espresso-based drinks, as in milchschaum or a schaumig topping. The term can also characterize textures in desserts, sauces, and emulsions when a light, airy foam is present.

In everyday language, schaumig can describe any product or substance that produces foam, such as shampoos, soaps, or cleaning agents, where a rich lather is a notable feature. The word emphasizes the presence and visual impression of bubbles rather than just the overall thickness or density of a liquid.

Relation to other terms. The concept is closely linked to Schaum (foam) and to related German descriptors for texture and consistency, such as schaumige Textur or schaumig erzeugte Schaumkrone. In English, schaumig is typically translated as foamy or frothy, depending on the context.

Notes. Schaumig is a standard, neutral term in German for foam-related descriptions and appears across culinary instructions, product labeling, and everyday speech.