rabble / scum
das Gesindel
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rabble
A group of people regarded as inferior, despicable, or morally bad; the word is strongly derogatory.
Die Bewohner wollten dieses Gesindel nicht länger in ihrer Nachbarschaft dulden.
The residents no longer wanted to tolerate this rabble in their neighborhood.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Gesindels |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Gesindel | – |
| accusative | das Gesindel | – |
| dative | dem Gesindel | – |
| genitive | des Gesindels | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Das Gesindel' (the rabble) usually refers to several people, but grammatically it is treated like a singular noun. That is why the verb normally appears in the singular.
Das Gesindel zieht sich langsam aus dem Viertel zurück.
The rabble is slowly retreating from the neighborhood.
'Gesindel' (rabble) is a strongly insulting and dehumanizing term. It is usually used when the speaker despises a group or condemns it morally.
Er beschimpfte die Demonstrierenden als Gesindel.
He called the demonstrators rabble.
The word often appears with derogatory adjectives such as 'kriminell' (criminal), 'verkommen' (degenerate), or 'lichtscheu' (shady). 'Dieses Gesindel' (this rabble) is also a typical expression, often with a demonstrative or aggressive tone.
Dieses verkommene Gesindel hat die alte Fabrik völlig verwüstet.
This degenerate rabble completely trashed the old factory.
