Gemein Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Gemein" is used as adjective with the meaning of "mean", "cruel" or "nasty".

Essential properties of "gemein"

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Meanings of "gemein" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Cruel or wicked"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er war wirklich gemein zu ihr.He was really mean to her.
  2. Das war eine gemeine Lüge.That was a nasty lie.
  3. Sein Verhalten war einfach gemein.His behavior was simply mean.

2.) "Common or general"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das ist eine gemeine Meinung.That is a common opinion.
  2. Im gemeinen Sprachgebrauch wird das anders gesagt.In common parlance, it is said differently.
  3. Es handelt sich um ein gemeines Problem.It is a common problem.
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