markig
Translation
pithy, punchy, forceful, robust
Examples
Er gab eine markige Antwort.
He gave a pithy answer.
Seine markigen Worte beeindruckten alle.
His forceful words impressed everyone.
Das ist ein markiger Käse.
This is a robust cheese.
Grammar Patterns
[adjective] pithy, forceful His speech was short and pithy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kräftig, prägnant, kernig; Antonyms: schwach, vage
Etymology
From 'Mark' (marrow, core), meaning 'full of core strength' or 'pith'.
Memory Tips
Imagine the 'marrow' (Mark) of a bone – the strong, essential part. A 'markig' statement gets to the core of the matter.