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Schmutz

English translation of Schmutz

dirt

Schmutz is the German word for dirt. It is used to describe any type of unwanted or unclean substance, such as dust, mud, or grime. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to something that is morally impure or corrupt.


Example sentences using: Schmutz

Dein Zimmer ist voller Schmutz.

English translation of Dein Zimmer ist voller Schmutz.

Your room is full of dirt.

This sentence is used when someone's room is messy. Schmutz refers to the dirt or filth, indicating a criticism towards the cleanliness of the room.

Sie wischte den Schmutz von der Tafel weg.

English translation of Sie wischte den Schmutz von der Tafel weg.

She wiped the dirt off the blackboard.

This sentence shows an action where a person (in this case 'she') is cleaning a dirty blackboard. The word Schmutz is used here to refer to the chalk dust or any other dirt on the blackboard.

Er hat Angst, Schmutz an seine Kleidung zu bekommen.

English translation of Er hat Angst, Schmutz an seine Kleidung zu bekommen.

He is afraid to get dirt on his clothes.

Here, the speaker expresses a fear or concern of getting his clothes dirty. Schmutz is used to refer to any sort of dirt that could possibly soil his clothes.

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