stückige

Stückige is a German adjective meaning "containing pieces" or "chunky." It is used to describe textures, compositions, or surfaces that are not smooth but consist of discernible pieces. The term can apply to foods, materials, and other substances where chunks or fragments are visible.

Etymology and grammar: The word derives from Stück ("piece") plus the suffix -ig. It inflects for gender, number, and case, with common attributive forms such as "stückige Oberfläche" (feminine noun) or "stückiger Saft" (masculine noun). It is typically used in descriptive language, especially in menus, product labels, or technical texts.

Common contexts: In gastronomy, "stückige Schokolade" refers to chocolate that contains chunks of nuts or fruit; "stückige Fruchtstücke" emphasizes visible fruit pieces in a dish. In materials and surfaces, "stückige Textur" or "stückige Oberfläche" describes a rough, irregular surface. In geology or archaeology, the term may describe a texture consisting of visible fragments or grains. The usage is more common in German-speaking regions; English equivalents include "chunky."

See also: Stück, Stückchen; related adjective "stückig." In translation, "chunky" or "with chunks" are typical renderings in English.