Schandfleck

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Schande (shame) +‎ Fleck (stain)

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃandflɛk/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

Schandfleck m (strong or mixed, genitive Schandfleckes or Schandflecks, plural Schandflecke or Schandflecken)

  1. A negative attribute that, annoyingly, destroys the otherwise good impression of something; blemish, flaw, defect
  2. blemish, stain
  3. eyesore

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