Misthaufen

derNoun

manure pile; dung heap

English translations

  1. 01

    mound of dung

  2. 02

    dung heap

Word details

German meaning
Ein Haufen aus Mist, Dung oder anderem organischen Abfall.
English meaning
Dung heap
Synonym
Dung, Abfallhaufen
German example
Der Bauer brachte den Mist auf den Misthaufen.
English example
The farmer brought the manure to the dung heap.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Misthaufen
Plural Form
die Misthaufen

Example sentences with “Misthaufen”

  1. Der Misthaufen muss bald abtransportiert werden. (The manure pile must be hauled away soon.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Misthaufen used metaphorically?

Yes, it can refer to a very messy place or a bad situation.