Dreck

Definition The German word “Dreck” means dirt or filth. It is used to describe any substance that is unclean or grimy. It can refer to both physical and metaphorical dirt.

Opposite The opposite of “Dreck” is “Sauberkeit”, which means cleanliness. It is an antonym of “Dreck” because it describes the condition of being clean instead of dirty.

Synonyms Some synonyms of “Dreck” in German are “Schmutz”, “Unrat”, and “Kot”. All of these words describe substances that are dirty or unclean.

Examples

• “Ich muss das Dreck vom Boden wischen.” (I have to mop the dirt off the floor.)
• “Diese Stadt ist voll von Dreck und Müll.” (This city is full of dirt and trash.)
• “Er spricht nur Dreck über mich.” (He’s only talking dirt about me.)\ Visit YouGlish.com