Cool MateMeaning of Dirty
In simple words: Not clean; covered in dirt or mess.
Dirty in a sentence
- The dirty shirt needs to be washed.
- He stepped into a muddy puddle and got his shoes dirty.
- After playing outside, the kids were all dirty and had to take a bath.
- She was offended by his dirty joke.
- The dirty dishes piled up in the sink.
How to use Dirty
Typically used to describe something needing cleaning. Avoid in formal writing; can be used informally to describe someone's actions or behavior negatively.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'dirt' in the word 'dirty'; picture mud on your shoes.
Related words
Synonyms for Dirty
- filthy
- squalid
- grimy
- messy
- soiled
Common mistakes with Dirty
- Confusing with 'dainty', which means delicate or nice.
- Using 'dirty' as a noun instead of an adjective.
- Overusing in a context where 'messy' or 'unclean' might be more appropriate.
Dirty appears in
Dirty in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
متسخ
غير نظيف؛ مغطى بالأوساخ أو الفوضى.
- Bengaliবাংলা
নোংরা
পরিষ্কার নয়; ময়লা বা নোংরায় ঢাকা।
- GermanDeutsch
Schmutzig
Nicht sauber; mit Dreck oder Schmutz bedeckt.
- SpanishEspañol
Sucio
No limpio; cubierto de suciedad o desorden.
- Persianفارسی
کثیف
کثیف؛ پوشیده از خاک یا لکه.
- FrenchFrançais
Sale
Pas propre ; couvert de saleté ou de désordre.
- Hindiहिन्दी
गंदा
गंदा या मैला।
- ItalianItaliano
Sporco
Non pulito; coperto di terra o sporcizia.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Sujo
Não limpo; coberto de sujeira ou bagunça.
- RussianРусский
Грязный
Нечистый; покрытый грязью или беспорядком.
- Urduاردو
گندا، میلا، ناپاک
صاف نہیں؛ گندگی یا گندگی سے ڈھکا ہوا۔
- Chinese中文
脏
不干净；沾满污垢或杂物。
More words like Dirty
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Dirty
What does Dirty mean?
Not clean; covered in dirt or mess.
What is the definition of Dirty?
not clean
How do you use Dirty in a sentence?
The dirty shirt needs to be washed.
Can you give another example of Dirty?
He stepped into a muddy puddle and got his shoes dirty.
What are synonyms for Dirty?
Common alternatives include filthy, squalid, grimy, messy, soiled.
What is the opposite of Dirty?
Opposite meanings include clean, pure, neat.
What words go with Dirty?
It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very.
What are common mistakes when using Dirty?
Confusing with 'dainty', which means delicate or nice. Using 'dirty' as a noun instead of an adjective. Overusing in a context where 'messy' or 'unclean' might be more appropriate.
How do you pronounce Dirty?
US: /["/ˈdɜːrti/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdɜːti/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Dirty?
Typically used to describe something needing cleaning. Avoid in formal writing; can be used informally to describe someone's actions or behavior negatively.
What CEFR level is Dirty?
"Dirty" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.