prall
Translation
plump, taut, bulging, tight
Examples
Der Ballon ist prall gefüllt.
The balloon is filled taut.
Die Tomaten sind rot und prall.
The tomatoes are red and plump.
Die Sonne schien prall vom Himmel.
The sun was shining brightly from the sky.
Grammar Patterns
to be prall to be plump/taut The tires are taut.
to be prall gefüllt to be tightly filled The sack is tightly filled.
Similar Words
Synonyms: straff, voll, gefüllt; Antonyms: schlaff, leer
Etymology
From Middle High German 'pral' (loud, boastful), the meaning shifted to 'swollen, tight'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a ball ('Ball') that is 'prall' – so full of air it's about to pop.