das Aas
Translation
carrion, carcass, scoundrel, bastard
Examples
Die Geier kreisen über dem Aas.
The vultures are circling over the carrion.
Er ist ein richtiges Aas.
He is a real scoundrel.
Grammar Patterns
((the carrion/carcass)) carrion, carcass The vultures eat the carrion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kadaver, Tierleiche; (as insult) Schurke, Lump
Etymology
From Old High German 'ās', meaning 'food' or 'bait'.
Memory Tips
Sounds a bit like 'ass', which can also be an insult, helping to remember the negative connotation.