grubby / dreary
schmuddelig – schmuddeliger – am schmuddeligsten
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grubby
Dirty, unkempt, or not clean; it often also makes the surroundings or clothing look untidy.
Er kam mit schmuddeligen Schuhen und einer ungewaschenen Jacke nach Hause.
He came home with grubby shoes and an unwashed jacket.
dreary
Cold, damp, overcast, and unpleasant, especially when referring to the weather.
Bei diesem schmuddeligen Wetter bleibe ich lieber zu Hause.
In this dreary weather, I'd rather stay at home.
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In the meaning 'ungepflegt oder schmutzig' (unkempt or dirty), 'schmuddelig' is often used with clothing, shoes, apartments, or other visible things. Typical collocations include schmuddelige Kleidung (grubby clothing), eine schmuddelige Wohnung (a grubby apartment), and schmuddelige Schuhe (grubby shoes).
Die schmuddelige Küche musste dringend gründlich gereinigt werden.
The grubby kitchen urgently needed a thorough cleaning.
When describing the weather, 'schmuddelig' is often used with words such as Wetter (weather), Tag (day), or Novemberwetter (November weather). It refers to an unpleasant mixture of dampness, cold, and overcast skies.
An einem schmuddeligen Novembertag macht ein heißer Tee den Abend angenehmer.
On a dreary November day, a hot tea makes the evening more pleasant.
