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drecksau
"Drecksau" is a vulgar German term meaning "filthy pig" or "dirty swine," often used as an insult.
In a sentence
Du drecksau! Immer lässt du den Abwasch liegen.
You dirty pig! You always leave the dishes undone.
Here, 'drecksau' is used colloquially to express frustration or annoyance at someone for their behavior, emphasizing their disregard for cleanliness or responsibility.
Er hat sich wie eine Drecksau benommen und den ganzen Raum verschmutzt.
He acted like a dirty pig and messed up the entire room.
In this context, 'drecksau' describes someone's behavior metaphorically, emphasizing their contributing to physical disorder or uncleanliness.
Das ist doch eine echte Drecksau von einem Auto, überall Staub und Schmutz.
That is such a dirty pig of a car, covered all over in dust and dirt.
Here, 'drecksau' applies metaphorically to an object—in this case, a car—highlighting its dirty or unkempt state.
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