filthy
verdreckt – verdreckter – am verdrecktesten
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filthy
Heavily covered in dirt or very dirty; the word is mostly colloquial and can suggest a particularly unkempt appearance.
Nach den Bauarbeiten war der Teppich völlig verdreckt.
After the construction work, the carpet was absolutely filthy.
| basic form | verdreckt |
|---|---|
| comparative | verdreckter |
| superlative | am verdrecktesten |
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
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| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to verdreckt.
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to verdreckt.
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to verdreckt.
In 'verdreckt' (filthy), you can recognize the root 'Dreck' (dirt). The adjective is related to the verb 'verdrecken' (to get dirty) and often describes the state of something after it has become dirty.
Nach der Wanderung waren unsere Schuhe verdreckt.
After the hike, our shoes were filthy.
'Verdreckt' (filthy) is often used to describe clothing, shoes, and rooms. Typical combinations include 'verdreckte Schuhe' (filthy shoes), 'verdreckte Kleidung' (filthy clothing), and 'ein verdrecktes Bad' (a filthy bathroom).
Bitte lass die verdreckten Schuhe vor der Tür stehen.
Please leave your filthy shoes outside the door.
You can use 'völlig' (completely), 'total' (totally), or 'ziemlich' (quite) to express how filthy something is. These words go directly before 'verdreckt' (filthy).
Die Fenster waren völlig verdreckt, sodass kaum Licht ins Zimmer kam.
The windows were absolutely filthy, so hardly any light came into the room.
