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scum in Danish

scum in Danish is afskum, afskumme — scum means a thin layer of dirt, foam, or other impurities that gathers on the surface of a liquid.

scum in Danish

afskum
noun
(derogatory, slang) A reprehensible person or persons.
afskumme
verb
To remove the layer of scum from (a liquid etc.).

What does "scum" mean?

  1. noun A thin layer of dirt, foam, or other impurities that gathers on the surface of a liquid.
    "Green scum had formed across the surface of the stagnant pond."
  2. noun A thoroughly contemptible or worthless person, or such people collectively.
    "The judge called the fraudster "the scum of the earth.""
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scum in a sentence

  • Green scum had formed across the surface of the stagnant pond.
  • The judge called the fraudster "the scum of the earth."

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What is "scum" in Danish?

"scum" in Danish is afskum, afskumme. scum means: A thin layer of dirt, foam, or other impurities that gathers on the surface of a liquid.

How do you use "scum" in a sentence?

Example: "Green scum had formed across the surface of the stagnant pond." In Danish, "scum" is afskum, afskumme.

Are there other ways to say "scum" in Danish?

Yes — Danish has 2 translations listed for "scum": afskum, afskumme.

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