Translation of German word "Mist" to English
derMist
Meaning
Noun(colloquial) Nonsense, rubbish, or something annoying; also used as a mild exclamation of frustration.
How to use
Mist ('crap / rubbish / manure') is a masculine noun: der Mist (no plural). Mist! — Dang! Shoot! (exclamation). Das ist Mist! — That's crap! Mist bauen — To make a mess / blunder.
🇬🇧 English
crap
Example
Oh Mist, ich habe meine Schlüssel schon wieder zu Hause vergessen.
Oh crap, I forgot my keys at home again.
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Common phrases
- Mist bauen— to mess up / blunder / screw up
- Das ist Mist!— That's crap / rubbish!
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What is the definition of the German word "der Mist"?▼
The German word "der Mist" is defined as: "(colloquial) Nonsense, rubbish, or something annoying; also used as a mild exclamation of frustration."
What does the German word "der Mist" mean?▼
The German word "der Mist" means "crap" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Mist"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Mist"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Oh Mist, ich habe meine Schlüssel schon wieder zu Hause vergessen." (which translates as "Oh crap, I forgot my keys at home again.").
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