schweine-

German

Etymology

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

Prefix

schweine-

  1. (colloquial) Intensifies adjectives, especially (but not only) negative ones.
    Synonyms: arsch-, sau-

Derived terms

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