Schwein

noun

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luck

fortune

pig

swine

bastard

slob

good fortune

Synonyms and Related Words for Schwein

Glück Zufall Dusel Fortune Hausschwein Borstenvieh Drecksack Mistkerl Sau Massel

Definition of "Schwein" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "Schwein" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

Ein Säugetier, das oft als Nutztier gehalten wird und für sein Fleisch bekannt ist.

DE: “Das ist ein Schwein.”
A1
EN: “This is a pig.”

DE: “Auf dem Bauernhof leben viele Schweine.”
A2
EN: “Many pigs live on the farm.”

DE: “Schweine gelten als sehr intelligente und soziale Tiere.”
B1
EN: “Pigs are considered very intelligent and social animals.”

Eine Schimpfwort für eine Person, die als unanständig, gemein oder schmutzig empfunden wird.

DE: “Sag nicht 'Schwein'! Das ist nicht nett.”
A1
EN: “Don't say 'pig'! That is not nice.”

DE: “Sei kein Schwein und räum dein Zimmer auf!”
A2
EN: “Don't be a slob and clean your room!”

DE: “Er hat mich angelogen, so ein Schwein!”
B1
EN: “He lied to me, what a bastard!”

Umgangssprachlich für Glück oder einen glücklichen Zufall, meist in der Wendung 'Schwein haben'.

DE: “Du hast Schwein! Super!”
A1
EN: “You're lucky! Great!”

DE: “Puh, da haben wir aber Schwein gehabt!”
A2
EN: “Phew, we were really lucky there!”

DE: “Ich habe bei der Tombola den Hauptpreis gewonnen, da habe ich echt Schwein gehabt!”
B1
EN: “I won the first prize in the raffle, I was really lucky!”

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