Schandfleck

German (Berlin)

/ˈʃandflɛk/

noun
Definitions
  • A negative attribute that, annoyingly, destroys the otherwise good impression of something; blemish, flaw, defect
  • blemish, stain
  • eyesore

Etymology

Compound from German Schande (shame, disgrace, shending, ignominity, dishonour) + German Fleck (spot, stain, blot).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Fleck

Gloss

spot, stain, blot

Concept
Semantic Field

The physical world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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