WordverderblichMeaningperishablePart of speechadjectivePronunciationCourseGermanLessonElliptical subordinate clausesUsages of verderblichDas Fleisch ist sehr verderblich, wenn das Verfallsdatum nah ist.The meat is very perishable if the expiration date is near.Wenn verderblich, muss das Lebensmittel schnell in den Kühlschrank.If perishable, the food must go quickly into the fridge.