verdreckt

filthy, mucky

adjective fer-DREKT Rare

Usage Note

verdreckt is stronger and more informal than schmutzig — something verdreckt is thoroughly dirty, often with ingrained grime. Verdreckte Schuhe, verdreckte Straßen. Colloquial but very common.

Examples

"Nach dem Fußballspiel im Matsch kamen die Kinder völlig verdreckt nach Hause."

Natural Translation

After the football match in the mud the children came home completely mucky.

Literal Translation

After the football game in the mud came the children completely mucky home.

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