schmutzig
Translation
dirty, filthy, grimy
Examples
Deine Hände sind sehr schmutzig.
Your hands are very dirty.
Das ist ein schmutziger Witz.
That is a dirty joke.
Grammar Patterns
to be dirty Your clothes are dirty.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dirty, filthy, grimy; Antonyms: clean, pure, spotless.
Etymology
From Middle High German 'smutzec', related to the noun 'Schmutz' (dirt, grime). The original root meant 'grease' or 'smear'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'smudge'. A smudge makes something dirty, or 'schmutzig'.