dirty in Latin
dirty in Latin is sordidus, impuratus, impurus — dirty means unclean or covered in dirt, grime, or other unpleasant matter.
dirty in Latin
sordidus
Unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.
impuratus
Unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.
impurus
Unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.
foedō
(transitive) To make (something) dirty.
inquinō
(transitive) To make (something) dirty.
What does "dirty" mean?
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adj Unclean or covered in dirt, grime, or other unpleasant matter.
"His boots were dirty after the hike through the mud."
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adj Morally unclean, obscene, or indecent, especially in a sexual sense.
"He told a dirty joke that made everyone groan."
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adj Corrupt, dishonest, or breaking accepted rules.
"The senator was accused of taking dirty money from lobbyists."
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verb To make something dirty, or to stain someone's reputation.
"The scandal dirtied his name for years."
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dirty in a sentence
- His boots were dirty after the hike through the mud.
- Wash your hands, they look dirty.
- He told a dirty joke that made everyone groan.
- The film was banned for its dirty content.
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What is "dirty" in Latin?
"dirty" in Latin is sordidus, impuratus, impurus. dirty means: Unclean or covered in dirt, grime, or other unpleasant matter.
How do you use "dirty" in a sentence?
Example: "His boots were dirty after the hike through the mud." In Latin, "dirty" is sordidus, impuratus, impurus.
Are there other ways to say "dirty" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 5 translations listed for "dirty": sordidus, impuratus, impurus, foedō, inquinō.
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