English–German
“dirty” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃmʊt͡sɪç/
Example
Dieses Hemd ist schmutziger als das andere.
This shirt is dirtier than the other one.
How to say “dirty” in German
“Dirty” in German is schmutzig.
A coating of dirt that can also stain words, behavior, or reputation.
Example sentences with schmutzig
Nach der Gartenarbeit waren seine schmutzigen Hände deutlich zu sehen.
After gardening, his dirty hands were clearly visible.
Tips for using schmutzig
- In expressions such as schmutzige Witze, the word often means indecent or off-color rather than physically dirty.
Other German words for “dirty”
Er verschmutzte das Hemd mit Tomatensoße.
He dirtied the shirt with tomato sauce.