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Schlamm

English translation of Schlamm

mud

The German word for mud is 'Schlamm'. It is used to describe a wet, soft, and sticky mixture of soil and water. This term is often used in contexts related to weather, farming, and outdoor activities. For example, 'Nach dem Regen war der Weg voller Schlamm' translates to 'After the rain, the path was full of mud'.


Example sentences using: Schlamm

Ich bin im Schlamm gefallen.

English translation of Ich bin im Schlamm gefallen.

I fell in the mud.

This sentence is an example of a past event where the person is recounting a moment when they physically slipped and fell into mud.

Er fand seinen Schlüssel im Schlamm.

English translation of Er fand seinen Schlüssel im Schlamm.

He found his key in the mud.

Here, one talks about a past instance conveying that a person found his lost key in the mud. The use of 'im' before 'Schlamm' denotes location.

Das Fahrzeug steckt im Schlamm fest.

English translation of Das Fahrzeug steckt im Schlamm fest.

The vehicle is stuck in the mud.

In this phrase, the speaker describes a current situation where a vehicle is unable to move because it's mired in mud.

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