Schimpfwörter
The English phrase "bad words" is translated into German as Schimpfwörter.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of this phrase is Schimpfwort.
Did you know?
- In German media, instead of saying 'bad words', people often use the term Kraftausdrücke, which literally translates to 'power expressions'.
- German has a unique category of Fäkaliensprache, where many common Schimpfwörter are based on bodily functions rather than religious blasphemy.
- Unlike English, German allows the creation of endless Schimpfwörter by stacking nouns together, creating hyper-specific insults that can be several words long.
Examples in context
- Mist!Darn!
- Scheiße!Shit!
- Verdammt!Damn!
- Wie zum Teufel kann das passieren?How the hell can that happen?
- ArschlochAsshole
- Verdammt nochmalGod damn it
- HurensohnSon of a bitch
- Kinder sollten keine Schimpfwörter benutzen.Children should not use bad words.
- Er benutzt ständig Schimpfwörter.He constantly uses bad words.
- Schimpfwörter sind in der Schule verboten.Bad words are forbidden in school.
Example conversation
Maximilian and Laura are discussing a movie they watched.
- MaximilianDer Film war ziemlich gewalttätig.The movie was quite violent.
- LauraJa, und es gab viele Schimpfwörter.Yes, and there were many bad words.
- MaximilianHat dich das gestört?Did that bother you?
- LauraEin bisschen, aber es war realistisch.A little, but it was realistic.
