No. 6,259 in German
dirt
The German word "Dirt" is borrowed from English and means "dirt" or "filth" in German.
In a sentence
Der Boden im Garten ist mit Schmutz bedeckt.
The soil in the garden is covered with dirt.
Here, 'Schmutz' refers to actual dirt or soil as found in nature, indicating a physical substance.
Unordentliche Gewohnheiten können zu Schmutz im Haus führen.
Untidy habits can lead to dirt in the house.
In this sentence, 'Schmutz' is used metaphorically to refer to mess or grime resulting from a lack of cleanliness.
Seine Kommentare waren voller Schmutz und Boshaftigkeit.
His comments were full of dirt and malice.
The word 'Schmutz' here is utilized metaphorically to denote dirty speech or insult, indicating moral or social impropriety.
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