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