Why is it der Mist?
No ending, compound or meaning rule gives away the article of Mist, so learn the two together: der Mist.
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Meaning
[1] Expression used as a dirty word or curse
[1] als Schimpfwort beziehungsweise Fluch verwendeter AusdruckExamples
[1] Mistress I hit my thumb with the hammer!
[1] Mist! Habe ich mir doch mit dem Hammer auf den Daumen gehauen!
[1] Oh Mistress
[1] Oh Mist!
More source examples (3)
These dictionary examples can include historical and less common uses.
[1] What a Misterää
[1] Was für ein Mist!
[1] Damned Mistress
[1] Verdammter Mist!
[1] SO'NE MESTÄÄE
[1] So'ne Mist!
Declension
| 1 | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Mist | — |
| Genitiv | des Mists des Mistes | — |
| Dativ | dem Mist | — |
| Akkusativ | den Mist | — |
Pronunciation
In context
![[1] ein Haufen Mist](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dung-heap.JPG)
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