der Dreckspatz

Plural: die Dreckspatzen
Based on: Dreck
Noun
1.

"dirt sparrow"

(Endearing term for kids, when they come home dirty from the playground)
Examples
  • Die beiden Dreckspatzen kommen immer mit schlammigen Hosen nach Hause.
  • The two little mudlarks always come home with muddy pants.

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How many meanings does the German word 'Dreckspatz' have?

Dreckspatz has 1 distinct meaning: 1. "dirt sparrow".

What is the gender of 'Dreckspatz'?

der

What is the plural of 'Dreckspatz'?

die Dreckspatzen

What is 'Dreckspatz' related to?

The word 'Dreckspatz' is related to Dreck.

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Word of the Day – ” der Vogel”
"Der Vogel" means "bird". And German has quite a few idioms and with it. Today, we'll learn the best ones, including one about... sex.
Vocab: der Vogel, einen Vogel haben, einen Vogel zeigen, der Dreckspatz, der Lockvogel, die Schnapsdrossel, der Pechvogel
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