noun
der Gestank, ¨-e
stench
Ein sehr unangenehmer Geruch.
The German word "Gestank" is a noun meaning "stench" or "bad smell".
- It is derived from the verb "stinken" (to stink).
- It refers specifically to an unpleasant or foul odor.
Similar words:
- Geruch (smell, can be neutral or positive)
- Duft (fragrance, pleasant smell)
- Mief (musty or stuffy smell)
Differences:
- Gestank implies a clearly unpleasant or offensive smell.
- Geruch is neutral, can be good or bad.
- Duft always refers to a pleasant aroma.
- Mief refers to a damp, stale, or musty odor, somewhat unpleasant but less intense than Gestank.
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Examples
Der Gestank war unerträglich.noun
The stench was unbearable.
Nach dem Regen verschwand der Gestank schnell.noun
After the rain, the stench disappeared quickly.
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