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dirt
Etwas, das eine Fläche oder einen Gegenstand unrein macht, zum Beispiel Staub, Erde oder Flecken.
The German word "Schmutz" is a noun that means "dirt" or "filth". It refers broadly to unwanted or unclean substances on surfaces, objects, or clothes. The word is straightforward and doesn't split into smaller, meaningful components, but it is related to the verb "schmutzen" which means "to dirty" or "to soil".
Similar words in German with slightly different nuances include:
- "Dreck" (grime or muck)
- "Kot" (excrement, mostly refers to animal feces)
- "Schmuck" (soot or ash, frequently from a fire or burnt material)
Differences:
- "Dreck" is often used in a more colloquial way and can imply a more intense or repulsive type of dirtiness.
- "Kot" specifically refers to feces and isn't generally a synonym for dirt in a broad sense.
- "Schmuck" denotes a specific type of dirtiness related to soot, not used for general uncleanliness.
Each word has its own context and correct usage, with "Schmutz" serving as the general term for dirt or filth.
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Examples
Der Schmutz auf dem Boden muss weggeputzt werden.noun
The dirt on the floor needs to be cleaned up.
Schmutz sammelt sich oft in Ecken an.noun
Dirt often accumulates in corners.
Unsere Schuhe sind voller Schmutz.noun
Our shoes are full of dirt.
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