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profanity in German

profanity in German is Gotteslästerlichkeit, Profanität, Respektlosigkeit — profanity means swearing or offensive language.

profanity in German

Gotteslästerlichkeit
noun
(uncountable) The quality of being profane; quality of irreverence, of treating sacred things with contempt.
Profanität
noun
(uncountable) The quality of being profane; quality of irreverence, of treating sacred things with contempt.
Respektlosigkeit
noun
(uncountable) The quality of being profane; quality of irreverence, of treating sacred things with contempt.
Fluch
noun
(countable) Obscene, lewd or abusive language.
Schimpfwort
noun
(countable) Obscene, lewd or abusive language.
Obszönität
noun
(countable) Obscene, lewd or abusive language.

What does "profanity" mean?

  1. noun Swearing or offensive language.
    "The comedian’s routine was full of profanity."
  2. noun The quality of being disrespectful toward sacred things.
    "The essay explored profanity and reverence in medieval art."

profanity in a sentence

  • The comedian’s routine was full of profanity.
  • The essay explored profanity and reverence in medieval art.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "profanity" in German?

"profanity" in German is Gotteslästerlichkeit, Profanität, Respektlosigkeit. profanity means: Swearing or offensive language.

How do you use "profanity" in a sentence?

Example: "The comedian’s routine was full of profanity." In German, "profanity" is Gotteslästerlichkeit, Profanität, Respektlosigkeit.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "profanity": Gotteslästerlichkeit, Profanität, Respektlosigkeit, Fluch, Schimpfwort, Obszönität.

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