verpestet
polluted; tainted
English translations
- 01
polluted
- 02
tainted
- 03
corrupted
- 04
fouled
Word details
- German meaning
- Verpestet bedeutet, von einer Seuche oder einer schlimmen Krankheit befallen oder verdorben; im übertragenen Sinne: verdorben, unerträglich gemacht.
- English meaning
- Infested, plagued, contaminated; figuratively: spoiled, made unbearable.
- Synonym
- verseucht, kontaminiert
- German example
- Die Stadt war von der Cholera verpestet. Die ständigen Streitereien haben die Atmosphäre verpestet.
- English example
- The city was plagued by cholera. The constant arguments have spoiled the atmosphere.
Example sentences with “verpestet”
Die Luft ist völlig verpestet. (The air is completely polluted.)
Frequently asked questions
Is it only for air?
Mostly for air, but can be used figuratively for a 'poisoned' atmosphere or environment.