scold in German
scold in German is Beißzange, Xanthippe, beschimpfen — scold means to criticize someone sharply, usually for doing something wrong.
scold in German
Beißzange
A person who habitually scolds, in particular a troublesome and angry woman.
Xanthippe
A person who habitually scolds, in particular a troublesome and angry woman.
beschimpfen
(ambitransitive) To rebuke angrily.
schelten
(ambitransitive) To rebuke angrily.
tadeln
(ambitransitive) To rebuke angrily.
ausschimpfen
(ambitransitive) To rebuke angrily.
What does "scold" mean?
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verb To criticize someone sharply, usually for doing something wrong.
"The teacher scolded the students for talking during the test."
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noun Old-fashioned: a person, especially a woman, who habitually nags or criticizes.
"In the old play, she is portrayed as a bitter scold who berates everyone around her."
scold in a sentence
- The teacher scolded the students for talking during the test.
- She scolded her dog for digging up the garden.
- In the old play, she is portrayed as a bitter scold who berates everyone around her.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "scold" in German?
"scold" in German is Beißzange, Xanthippe, beschimpfen. scold means: To criticize someone sharply, usually for doing something wrong.
How do you use "scold" in a sentence?
Example: "The teacher scolded the students for talking during the test." In German, "scold" is Beißzange, Xanthippe, beschimpfen.
Are there other ways to say "scold" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "scold": Beißzange, Xanthippe, beschimpfen, schelten, tadeln, ausschimpfen.
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