German

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Etymology

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Sünde (sin) +‎ -n- +‎ Babel (Babel, Babylon)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈzʏndənˌbaːbəl/
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Noun

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Sündenbabel n (strong, genitive Sündenbabels, plural Sündenbabel)

  1. (derogatory) a place rife with hedonism or sin, particularly of sexual nature; sink of iniquity
    Synonym: Sündenpfuhl
    Amsterdam ist das Sündenbabel Europas.
    Amsterdam is Europe’s sink of iniquity.

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