Noun
das Schimpfwort
Pronunciation: /ˈʃɪmpfˌvɔʁt/
swear word
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plural Schimpfwörter
Meanings
Noun
- swear word
Example sentence
Soll ich dir ein paar Schimpfwörter beibringen?
Do you want me to teach you some swear words?
Word forms
singular
das Schimpfwort
plural
die Schimpfwörter
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Schimpfwort
Accusativedas Schimpfwort
Dativedem Schimpfwort
Genitivedes Schimpfworts
Plural
Nominativedie Schimpfwörter
Accusativedie Schimpfwörter
Dativeden Schimpfwörtern
Genitiveder Schimpfwörter
Usage
- jemanden mit einem Schimpfwort beleidigen — Insult someone using an abusive word.
- Schimpfwort / Fluch — An insult directed at someone versus a curse or expletive; uses can overlap.
Die Lehrerin erklärte, warum das Wort als Schimpfwort gilt.
The teacher explained why the word is considered an insult.