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funk in German

funk in German is Geruch, Gestank, Mief — funk means a strong, unpleasant smell, especially body odor.

funk in German

Geruch
noun
(countable) Foul or unpleasant smell, especially body odor.
Gestank
noun
(countable) Foul or unpleasant smell, especially body odor.
Mief
noun
(countable) Foul or unpleasant smell, especially body odor.
Muff
noun
(countable) Foul or unpleasant smell, especially body odor.
Niedergeschlagenheit
noun
(countable) Mental depression.
bedrückte Stimmung
noun
(countable) Mental depression.
depressive Stimmung
noun
(countable) Mental depression.
Funk
noun
(uncountable, music genre) A style of music derived from 1960s soul music, with elements of rock and other styles, characterized by a prominent bass guitar, dance-friendly sound, a strong emphasis on the downbeat, and much syncopation.
Angst
noun
(uncountable) A state of fear or panic, especially cowardly.
Bammel
noun
(uncountable) A state of fear or panic, especially cowardly.
Schiss
noun
(uncountable) A state of fear or panic, especially cowardly.
erschrecken
verb
(ambitransitive) To shrink from, or avoid something because of fear.
fürchten
verb
(ambitransitive) To shrink from, or avoid something because of fear.
kneifen
verb
(ambitransitive) To shrink from, or avoid something because of fear.
sich drücken
verb
(ambitransitive) To shrink from, or avoid something because of fear.
zurückschrecken
verb
(ambitransitive) To shrink from, or avoid something because of fear.

What does "funk" mean?

  1. noun A strong, unpleasant smell, especially body odor.
    "The locker room had a distinct funk after the game."
  2. noun A style of rhythmic dance music derived from soul music, featuring a strong bass line and syncopated beat.
    "James Brown is often credited as one of the founders of funk."
  3. noun A state of depression, gloom, or nervous fear.
    "After losing the job, he fell into a real funk for weeks."
  4. verb To give off an unpleasant smell.
    "The gym bag was funking up the whole car."

funk in a sentence

  • The locker room had a distinct funk after the game.
  • James Brown is often credited as one of the founders of funk.
  • After losing the job, he fell into a real funk for weeks.
  • The gym bag was funking up the whole car.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "funk" in German?

"funk" in German is Geruch, Gestank, Mief. funk means: A strong, unpleasant smell, especially body odor.

How do you use "funk" in a sentence?

Example: "The locker room had a distinct funk after the game." In German, "funk" is Geruch, Gestank, Mief.

Are there other ways to say "funk" in German?

Yes — German has 16 translations listed for "funk": Geruch, Gestank, Mief, Muff, Niedergeschlagenheit, bedrückte Stimmung.

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