gemein
mean
Meaning of gemein
unfreundlich, grausam oder böswillig gegenüber anderen
unkind or cruel
Pronunciation
gemein with English translation
gemein usage examples
Es war gemein, so etwas zu sagen.
It was mean to say something like that.
Der gemeine Kommentar hat sie verletzt.
The mean comment hurt her.
gemein synonyms
What's the difference between gemein, böse, grausam, brutal, unfreundlich, gehässig, kleinlich, and hart
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.
Unfriendly and not polite; milder than "mean," more about lacking warmth or courtesy.
Maliciously spiteful or sarcastic; often used for hurtful comments or remarks.
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Petty and nitpicky; more about focusing on trivial details than being cruel.
Harsh or tough; can describe a strict person or severe, unfriendly behavior.
Shabby, sordid, or low-down; often used for dishonorable behavior or poor quality.
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gemein meaning: what does it mean?
unkind or cruel
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?
It was mean to say something like that. Translation: Es war gemein, so etwas zu sagen.
Is gemein part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, gemein (mean) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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