World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesbeschmutzen
Pronunciation / Transliteration: beschmutzen
"Sie hat sich die Hände beschmutzt."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To make something dirty, soiled, or stained by applying mud, grease, or other impurities.
"Die Kinder haben ihre Kleidung beim Spielen im Schlamm beschmutzt." - 2
To damage someone's reputation or honor figuratively; to blemish or sully.
"Er versuchte, den guten Ruf seines Konkurrenten zu beschmutzen."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the German prefix be- and the noun Schmutz (dirt, filth), tracing back to Middle High German 'smutz' meaning dirt or grease. Historically evolved to describe both the physical act of soiling an object and the metaphorical tarnishing of a reputation.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Beschmutzen"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Beschmutzen" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
salir
Transliteration: salir
"Il a sali ses chaussures dans la boue."
beschmutzen
Transliteration: beschmutzen
"Sie hat sich die Hände beschmutzt."
sporcare
Transliteration: sporcare
"Ha sporcato la tovaglia con il vino."
ensuciar
Transliteration: ensuciar
"El perro ensució el suelo limpio."
sujar
Transliteration: sujar
"A chuva vai sujar o carro novo."
गंदा करना
Transliteration: ganda karna
"उसने अपने कपड़े गंदे कर लिए।"
弄脏
Transliteration: nòngzāng
"雨水把他的鞋子弄脏了。"
더럽히다
Transliteration: deoreopvida
"진흙이 옷을 더럽혔다."
汚す
Transliteration: yogosu
"彼は泥で服を汚した。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all German termsCapable of being torn or separated apart by pulling.
An exhaustive test or evaluation designed to push a system, machine, or person to their absolute limits.
A bunch of threads tied together at one base and hanging free, used as an ornament on clothing, curtains, or graduation caps.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Beschmutzen"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.