knusprig
Translation
crispy, crunchy
Examples
Das Hähnchen ist außen knusprig.
The chicken is crispy on the outside.
Ich mag knusprige Pommes.
I like crispy fries.
Das Brot ist frisch und knusprig.
The bread is fresh and crispy.
Grammar Patterns
((Noun)) is crispy The chicken is crispy.
a crispy ((noun)) I'm eating a crispy roll.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kross (crispy), knackig (crunchy); Antonyms: weich (soft), matschig (soggy)
Etymology
Probably onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of crunching something. Related to 'Kruste' (crust).
Memory Tips
Remember the fairy tale Hansel and Gretel, where the witch's house is a 'Knusperhäuschen' (a crispy/crunchy little house).