der Abschaum
C1scum
- English meaning
- scum
- Gender
- der — masculine
- CEFR level
- C1 — Advanced
- Vocabulary package
- Negative Character Traits
- Dictionary
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Abschaum in a sentence
Dieser Mann ist der Abschaum der Gesellschaft.
This man is the scum of society.
Declension of der Abschaum
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Abschaum | — |
| Accusative | den Abschaum | — |
| Dative | dem Abschaum | — |
| Genitive | des Abschaums | — |
Where Abschaum comes from
Rückbildung im 15. Jahrhundert zum Verb abschäumen „den Schaum entfernen“
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Words that go with Abschaum
anmaßendpresumptuousausschweifenddebauched / extravagant = indulging in or characterized by sensual pleasures to a degree perceived to be morally harmful; dissolutedas Backpfeifengesichta face that needs a slapbegehrlichcovetousdie Bosheitmalice / wickedness / nastinessdurchtriebencunning / crafty / schemingdie Eigennutzselfishness / self-centerednessengherzignarrowminded / illiberal (wenig benutzt)flegelhaftboorish / oafishfrevelhaftsinful / sacrilegious / wantonder Frevlera sinner / wicked person (wenig benutzt)der Frömmlera bigot
Questions about Abschaum
Is it der, die or das Abschaum?
It is der Abschaum — Abschaum is masculine.
What is the genitive of Abschaum?
The genitive singular is des Abschaums.
What does Abschaum mean in English?
der Abschaum means "scum". For example: "Dieser Mann ist der Abschaum der Gesellschaft." — "This man is the scum of society."
What level is Abschaum in German?
Abschaum is a C1 word — c1 — advanced. It belongs to the negative character traits vocabulary.
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