No. 11,060 in German
schurke
Villain, scoundrel, or rogue.
In a sentence
Der Schurke hatte einen hinterhältigen Plan geschmiedet.
The villain had devised an insidious plan.
Here, 'Schurke' is used as a noun referring to a 'villain' or 'rogue' who engages in deceitful or dishonest activities.
Er verhielt sich wie ein Schurke, stahl das Geld und entkam.
He behaved like a rogue, stole the money, and escaped.
In this sentence, 'Schurke' conveys someone behaving contrary to societal norms, specifically as a thief and escapee.
Obwohl er ein Schurke ist, hat er eine sympathische Seite.
Although he is a scoundrel, he has a likable side.
Here, 'Schurke' is used colloquially to describe someone who is mischievous but not entirely bad-hearted.
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