NOUN
Dreck/dʁɛk/dirt; filth; muck
Dreck is a German noun that means dirt, filth, or muck. It is pronounced /dʁɛk/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.dirty substance; mud or soil that makes something dirty(everyday language, physical)
a.earthy, dirty substance such as mud or dust
Du hast Dreck an den Schuhen.—You have dirt on your shoes.
2.filth; something disgusting, morally or otherwise(pejorative, figurative)
a.something morally low or despicable
Lügner und Betrüger – so ein Dreck!—Liars and cheaters – such filth!
3.rubbish; something of very low quality(colloquial)
a.worthless thing, rubbish
Der Film war echt Dreck.—The film was really rubbish.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Dreck | — |
| Genitive | des Drecks | — |
| Dative | dem Dreck | — |
| Accusative | den Dreck | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Dreck" mean in English?
- "Dreck" means dirt, filth, or muck. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Dreck"?
- "Dreck" is pronounced /dʁɛk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Dreck" der, die, or das?
- "Dreck" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Dreck"?
- "Dreck" is a noun in German.
