English–German
“stink” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃtɪŋkən/
Example
Nach dem Regen stinkt es oft draußen.
It often stinks outside after the rain.
How to say “stink” in German
“Stink” in German is stinken.
An unpleasant smell hangs over a place, and figuratively a situation can feel unacceptable or lousy.
Example sentences with stinken
Nach dem Grillen stinkt die Kleidung oft nach Rauch.
After grilling, the clothes often reek of smoke.
Tips for using stinken
- In the colloquial phrase Das stinkt mir, the verb means that something annoys or frustrates the speaker, not that the speaker smells bad.