Adjective
ekelhaft
Pronunciation: /ˈʔeːkl̩haft/
disgusting, gross
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Meanings
Adjective
- disgusting, gross
Example sentence
Die Milch im Kühlschrank riecht schon ganz ekelhaft.
The milk in the fridge already smells really disgusting.
Usage
- ekelhaft riechen — smell disgusting; ekelhaft modifies the verb
- ein ekelhafter Geschmack — a disgusting taste; stronger than unangenehm
Der ekelhafte Geruch kam aus einer vergessenen Brotdose.
The disgusting smell came from a forgotten lunchbox.