gemein
mean
unkind or cruel
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gemein synonyms
What's the difference between gemein / böse / kleinlich / grausam / brutal / hart
Petty and nitpicky; more about focusing on trivial details than being cruel.
Cruel and causing suffering; stronger than "mean" and often implies real harm.
Brutal, harsh, and extremely violent or cruel; emphasizes force and lack of mercy.
Harsh or tough; can describe a strict person or severe, unfriendly behavior.
Unfriendly and not polite; milder than "mean," more about lacking warmth or courtesy.
Shabby, sordid, or low-down; often used for dishonorable behavior or poor quality.
Maliciously spiteful or sarcastic; often used for hurtful comments or remarks.
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How to pronounce gemein and what this word means
gemein means mean. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce gemein
[ɡəˈmaɪn]
gemein translation
mean
gemein examples
Es war gemein, so etwas zu sagen.
gemein transcription
[ɡəˈmaɪn]
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gemein meaning: what does it mean?
unnettig, grausam oder böswillig gegenüber anderen
gemein pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
gemein is pronounced as [ɡəˈmaɪn]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
gemein definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Es war gemein, so etwas zu sagen. Translation: Это было подло так говорить.
Is gemein part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
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