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gemein

противный

Meaning of gemein

gemein, unangenehm oder verletzend im Verhalten

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gemein - противный
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Frühlingmusim semi
Wintermusim dingin
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endenberakhir
Temperatursuhu

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Angry, bad, or evil; can sound stronger and more emotional than "gemein".
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Angry, bad, or evil; can sound stronger and more emotional than "gemein".

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gemein Bedeutung: what does it mean?

gemein, unangenehm oder verletzend im Verhalten

gemein Aussprache: how do you pronounce it?

gemein is pronounced as [ɡəˈmaɪ̯n]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is gemein part of Talking about weather vocabulary?

Yes, gemein (противный) can be learned in the Talking about weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is gemein part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, gemein (противный) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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