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
(uncountable) A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).
Rand
(uncountable) A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).
Schwimmschlamm
(uncountable) A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).
Algenteppich
(uncountable) A greenish water vegetation (such as algae), usually found floating on the surface of ponds
Entengrütze
(uncountable) A greenish water vegetation (such as algae), usually found floating on the surface of ponds
Abschaum
(derogatory, slang) A reprehensible person or persons.
Geschmeiß
(derogatory, slang) A reprehensible person or persons.
What does "scum" mean?
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noun A thin layer of dirt, foam, or other impurities that gathers on the surface of a liquid.
"During smelting, scum rises to the surface and is then removed by the smelter."
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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
- During smelting, scum rises to the surface and is then removed by the smelter.
- 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 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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