schweine-

See also: Schweine

German

Etymology

From Schwein (“pig”). Compare synonymous sau- from Sau (“sow”). Perhaps generalized from adjectives to do with dirtiness.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʃvaɪ̯nə/

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Prefix

schweine-

1. (colloquial) Intensifies adjectives, especially (but not only) negative ones.

   Synonyms: arsch-, sau-

Derived terms

German terms prefixed with schweine-

schweinekalt

schweineteuer

• schweinebillig
• schweinedreckig
• schweinefaul
• schweinefrüh
• schweinegeil
• schweineheiß
• schweinehoch
• schweinelang
• schweinelaut
• schweinelecker
• schweinenass
• schweinespät
• schweinetief
• schweinetrocken
• schweineweit