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angeschmutzt

slightly soiled, smudged

adjective AN-ge-shmootst Rare
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Usage Note

Angeschmutzt describes something lightly but visibly soiled — not deeply dirty, but no longer clean. Common in retail or storage: angeschmutzte Ware (slightly soiled goods sold at a discount). The prefix an- indicates a partial, superficial degree of soiling.

Examples

"Die angeschmutzte Verpackung wurde mit einem Preisnachlass verkauft."

Natural Translation

The slightly soiled packaging was sold at a discount.

Literal Translation

The slightly soiled packaging was sold with a price reduction.

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