Nomen

der Russ

soot

Der Schornstein ist voller Russ.

The chimney is full of soot.

Seine Hände waren schwarz von Russ.

His hands were black with soot.

der Russ soot The chimney is full of soot.

Synonyms: Asche (ash), Staub (dust).

From Old High German 'ruoz' (soot, dirt).

'Russ' sounds a bit like 'rush' – imagine soot rushing out of a chimney.

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