Adjective
dreckig
Pronunciation: /ˈdʁɛkɪç/
dirty
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Meanings
Adjective
- dirty
Example sentence
Nach der Wanderung waren unsere Schuhe völlig dreckig.
After the hike our shoes were completely dirty.
Usage
- dreckig / schmutzig — Both mean dirty; dreckig is more colloquial and can sound stronger.
- sich die Hände dreckig machen — Get one's hands dirty, literally or figuratively.
Der Teppich ist vom Schlamm ganz dreckig geworden.
The carpet has become very dirty from the mud.