verdreckt
dirty · filthy
Definition & meaning
The word "verdreckt" is an adjective used to describe something that is extremely dirty, filthy, or soiled. It implies that a surface or object has been covered in "Dreck" (dirt or mud) to a degree that it is no longer clean and likely requires significant washing or scrubbing. While "schmutzig" is a general term for dirty, "verdreckt" often carries a stronger connotation of being heavily neglected or deeply stained.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is the past participle of the verb "verdrecken", which means to get dirty or to soil something. It is composed of two main parts:
- The prefix "ver-", which in German often indicates a transition into a state, a process, or a negative transformation.
- The root "Dreck", which means dirt, filth, or mud.
In a sentence, it functions as an adjective and can be declined based on the noun it describes (e.g., "ein verdrecktes Auto" - a filthy car).
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- schmutzig (dirty)
- dreckig (filthy/dirty)
- verschmutzt (polluted/soiled)
- verunreinigt (contaminated/soiled)
- besudelt (sullied)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Die Schuhe sind ganz verdreckt.adjective
The shoes are completely dirty.
Nach dem Regen waren die Straßen völlig verdreckt.adjective
After the rain the streets were completely filthy.
Die Kinder kamen verdreckt vom Fußballplatz zurück.adjective
The children came back dirty from the football field.
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