belter

der Knaller; das Riesenstück

Word details

German meaning
Unfein, grob, ungeschliffen; ohne Manieren oder Taktgefühl.
English meaning
Boorish
Synonym
grob, ungeschliffen
German example
Sein ungehobeltes Benehmen stieß viele Leute ab.
English example
His boorish behavior turned many people off.
Comparative
ungehobelterSuperlative: am ungehobeltsten

Example sentences with “belter”

  1. That goal was a real belter. (Dieses Tor war ein echter Knaller.)

Frequently asked questions

What does 'belter' mean in German?

It is slang. 'Der Knaller' is a great equivalent for something impressive.