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How do you say "dirty" in German?
schmutzig
In German, "dirty" is schmutzig.
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Pronunciation
Say 'SHMOOT-sig' with stress on the first syllable. Two syllables.
Grammar notes
Schmutzig is an adjective. Comparative: schmutziger, superlative: am schmutzigsten.
Example sentence
Das Auto ist schmutzig.
The car is dirty.
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How to remember schmutzig
Schmutzig starts with the 'schm' sound, which feels thick and grimy like dirt.
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Questions about schmutzig
How do you say "dirty" in German?
In German, "dirty" is schmutzig. It is a noun.
How is schmutzig written in German?
schmutzig is written using the standard German script.
How is schmutzig used in a sentence?
Use schmutzig as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Auto ist schmutzig. (The car is dirty.).
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