der Dreck
Translation
dirt, mud, filth, crap
Examples
Deine Schuhe sind voller Dreck.
Your shoes are full of dirt.
Was für ein Dreck ist das?
What kind of crap is this?
Er hat mich wie Dreck behandelt.
He treated me like dirt.
Grammar Patterns
to be full of dirt ((sth.dat)) Deine Schuhe sind voller Dreck.
to treat sb. like dirt ((sb.acc)) Er behandelt seine Mitarbeiter wie Dreck.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schmutz, Schlamm, Unrat; Antonyms: Sauberkeit
Etymology
From Old High German 'drec', related to excrement or mud. Cognate with the English word 'dregs'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'dregs' – the worthless residue at the bottom. 'Dreck' similarly refers to worthless dirt or filth.