der Schweinehund
Translation
bastard, swine, son of a bitch, inner weakness
Examples
Er hat mich einen Schweinehund genannt.
He called me a bastard.
Ich muss meinen inneren Schweinehund überwinden.
I have to overcome my inner weakness.
Grammar Patterns
to call ((sb.)) a bastard He called his boss a bastard.
to overcome one's inner weakness I have to overcome my inner weakness to do sports.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bastard, scoundrel
Etymology
A compound of 'Schwein' (pig) and 'Hund' (dog/hound). Both animals can be used in insults.
Memory Tips
For the 'inner weakness' meaning, picture your lazy side as a lazy pig-dog that you have to defeat.