klumpige

Klumpige is the inflected form of the German adjective klumpig, used to describe something that is bulky, chunky, or unwieldy in shape or movement. It can refer to physical objects with a heavy or irregular form, as well as to movements or actions that are awkward or slow.

Etymology and form: The adjective klumpig derives from Klump, meaning lump, with the common German suffix -ig indicating a quality. The form klumpige appears in several common inflection patterns, notably before feminine singular nouns or after definite articles, for example: eine klumpige Figur or die klumpige Maschine. In other grammatical contexts the ending changes according to article and number, producing forms like klumpigen or klumpige Figuren in longer phrases.

Usage: Klumpige is used both in a literal sense and, more broadly, figuratively. Literally, it can describe objects with a bulky or uneven surface, such as a klumpige Glühbirne or eine klumpige Maschine. Figuratively, it can characterize movements, structures, or processes that feel heavy, awkward, or inelegant, for example, eine klumpige Bewegung or eine klumpige Entscheidung. The tone is neutral and descriptive, suitable for descriptive writing, reviews, and linguistic discussion.

See also: Klumpen (lump), Klumpigkeit (lumpiness). The term is primarily attested in German, where it shares its roots with related words describing solidity and heaviness.