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Schmutz

dirt

German grammar
derSchmutzm
Meaning of Schmutz

ground-in filth

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German[ʃmʊts]
dirt
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Schmutz belongs to the topic "Cleaning and Repairs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Schmutzdirt
Unordnungmess
Staubdust
Fleckstain
Mülltrash
Werkzeugtool
Waschbeckensink

Schmutz synonyms

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What's the difference between Schmutz / Staub / Verschmutzung / Schlamm / Matsch

🇩🇪German
Schmutz

General everyday word for dirt, especially sticky or visible dirt.

A1Very Often

Nach dem Spaziergang war seine Hose voller Dreck.

После прогулки его штаны были все в грязи.

🇩🇪German

Dust; not dirt in general, but fine dry particles that settle on surfaces.

A1Often

Auf dem Regal liegt viel Staub.

На полке лежит много пыли.

🇩🇪German

Pollution or contamination; more formal and often refers to the state or process of getting dirty, not the dirt itself.

A1Often

Die Verschmutzung des Wassers ist ein großes Problem.

Загрязнение воды — большая проблема.

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🇩🇪German
Schlamm

Mud; not just dirt, but a wet, thick mix of earth and water.

A1Often

Nach dem Regen war der Weg voller Schlamm.

После дождя тропинка была вся в грязи.

M
🇩🇪German
Matsch

Slush or mushy mud; very colloquial, usually for wet ground, muddy mess, or sloppy mixture.

A1Often

Die Kinder sind durch den Matsch gelaufen.

Дети пробежали по грязевой каше.

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How to pronounce Schmutz and what this word means

Schmutz translation: dirt. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Schmutz

[ʃmʊts]

Schmutz translation

dirt

Schmutz transcription

[ʃmʊts]

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Schmutz meaning: what does it mean?

am Boden oder auf Oberflächen fest sitzender Schmutz

Schmutz pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

Is Schmutz part of Cleaning and Repairs vocabulary?

Yes, Schmutz (dirt) can be learned in the Cleaning and Repairs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Schmutz part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, Schmutz (dirt) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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