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scum in German

scum in German is Abschaum, Rand, Schwimmschlamm — scum means a thin layer of dirt, foam, or other impurities that gathers on the surface of a liquid.

scum in German

Abschaum
noun
(uncountable) A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).
Rand
noun
(uncountable) A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).
Schwimmschlamm
noun
(uncountable) A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).
Algenteppich
noun
(uncountable) A greenish water vegetation (such as algae), usually found floating on the surface of ponds
Entengrütze
noun
(uncountable) A greenish water vegetation (such as algae), usually found floating on the surface of ponds
Abschaum
noun
(derogatory, slang) A reprehensible person or persons.
Geschmeiß
noun
(derogatory, slang) A reprehensible person or persons.

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.""

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "scum" in German?

"scum" in German is Abschaum, Rand, Schwimmschlamm. 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 German, "scum" is Abschaum, Rand, Schwimmschlamm.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "scum": Abschaum, Rand, Schwimmschlamm, Algenteppich, Entengrütze, Geschmeiß.

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