schäbig
sordid
dirty and unpleasant, or morally bad
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What's the difference between schäbig / mies / elend / heruntergekommen / schmutzig / dreckig
sordid — dirty and unpleasant, or morally bad
Colloquial for something mean, nasty, or bad in a morally unpleasant way.
Das war echt eine miese Aktion von ihm.
Это был действительно подлый поступок с его стороны.
Means miserable, wretched, or pitiable; often describes a very bad state or situation rather than literal dirt.
Er lebte unter elenden Bedingungen.
Он жил в жалких условиях.
Describes something run-down, neglected, and in poor shape, especially buildings, places, or appearance.
Das Hotel wirkte ziemlich heruntergekommen.
Отель выглядел довольно обветшалым.
Literal for physically dirty; more concrete and less morally charged than sordid.
Die Küche war schmutzig und ungepflegt.
Кухня была грязной и неухоженной.
Colloquial for dirty, filthy, or covered in dirt; stronger and more conversational than schmutzig.
Nach dem Regen waren seine Schuhe ganz dreckig.
После дождя его обувь была совсем грязной.
Means impure or unclean, often in a physical, hygienic, or religious sense.
Das Wasser galt als unrein und ungenießbar.
Вода считалась нечистой и непригодной для употребления.
Means poor, pitiful, or shabby in quality or character, often with a contemptuous tone.
Das war eine armselige Ausrede.
Это было жалкое оправдание.
Strong phrase for someone morally corrupt or depraved; focuses on ethical decay rather than dirtiness.
Der Politiker wurde als moralisch verkommen bezeichnet.
Политика назвали морально разложившимся.
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schäbig translation: sordid. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce schäbig
/ˈʃɛːbɪç/
schäbig translation
sordid
schäbig transcription
/ˈʃɛːbɪç/
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schäbig meaning: what does it mean?
schmutzig und unangenehm oder moralisch schlecht
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