skunk
das Stinktier, die Stinktiere
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skunk
A usually black-and-white predator that can spray a very foul-smelling liquid from glands near its anus as a defense. Skunks mainly live in the Americas.
Als der Hund näher kam, hob das Stinktier drohend seinen Schwanz.
When the dog came closer, the skunk raised its tail threateningly.
skunk
Colloquially, an insult for a mean or very unpleasant person.
Du bist ein richtiges Stinktier, weil du absichtlich solche Lügen über mich verbreitest!
You’re a real skunk for deliberately spreading such lies about me!
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Stinktiere |
| genitive | des Stinktieres |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Stinktier | die Stinktiere |
| accusative | das Stinktier | die Stinktiere |
| dative | dem Stinktier | den Stinktieren |
| genitive | des Stinktieres des Stinktiers | der Stinktiere |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
“Stinktier” (skunk) consists of “stink-” from “stinken” (to stink) and “Tier” (animal). The first part can help you remember the name by associating it with the unpleasant smell.
Hier riecht es, als wäre gerade ein Stinktier vorbeigelaufen.
It smells as if a skunk has just passed by.
If a person or another animal gets sprayed with the liquid, use the expression “von einem Stinktier besprüht werden” (to be sprayed by a skunk). “Von” is followed by the dative.
Unser Hund wurde im Garten von einem Stinktier besprüht.
Our dog was sprayed by a skunk in the garden.
As an insult, “Stinktier” (skunk) is also used in the direct address “du Stinktier” (you skunk), without an article. This form of address is insulting and does not belong in polite conversations.
Gib mir mein Geld zurück, du Stinktier!
Give me my money back, you skunk!
