English–German
“dirt” in German
How to say “dirt” in German
“Dirt” in German is Dreck.
Grimy residue and scattered waste left on a surface or in a place.
Example sentences with Dreck
Die Kinder spielen im Dreck.
The children play in the dirt.
Tips for using Dreck
- Dreck is colloquial and can sound rough, while Schmutz is generally the more neutral word for dirt.
Other German words for “dirt”
Wisch bitte den Schmutz weg.
Please wipe off the dirt.