filth
gb/fˈɪlθ/ us/fˈɪlθ/
B2
Angielski
~ 10000
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Rzeczownik
B2
entity
1
thick layer of dirt or grime
A lot of dirty material, like mud or dust, on something so that it looks or smells very bad.
Schemat użycia:
filth on [something]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes use 'filth' for any normal mess, where native speakers would say 'mess' or 'dirt'. 'Filth' is stronger and suggests something very dirty and often disgusting, not just a little untidy.
Synonimy
dirt (More general and less strong; can be small or light amounts, while 'filth' suggests something heavier and more disgusting.)
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grime (Often used for dark, greasy dirt on surfaces; similar strength but slightly more visual than 'filth'.)
Antonimy
cleanliness (Refers to the state of being clean and free from dirt, which is the opposite of being covered in filth.)
Kolokacje
covered in filth
|caked in filth
|clean up the filth
|the stench of filth
|filth and grime
Tematy
daily life
|home
|health
|daily_life
|housing
Przykłady
- The back alley was filled with trash and reeking filth.
- She scrubbed the kitchen floor until all the filth was gone.
- Years of smoke and filth had turned the walls yellow.
- The river was choked with industrial filth and dead fish.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- His shoes were covered in filth after the walk.
- They cleaned the filth from the bathroom floor.
- There was filth on the windows and on the table.
Rzeczownik
informal
B2
entity
2
offensive or pornographic material
Books, videos, pictures, or online content that many people think is very dirty or bad, often because it shows sex in a strong or shocking way.
Schemat użycia:
filth on [something]
Częsty błąd:
Learners may think 'filth' here is neutral like 'adult content'. In fact, it is very negative and critical, often used to show strong moral disapproval.
Synonimy
pornography (More technical and specific to sexual material; 'filth' is a strongly negative, emotional word used to condemn such material.)
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obscenity (More formal and legal; 'filth' is more informal and emotionally loaded.)
Antonimy
wholesomeness (Describes content that is clean, healthy, and morally positive, the opposite of what someone calling it 'filth' would mean.)
Kolokacje
watching filth online
|turn off this filth
|pornographic filth
|spread hateful filth
|ban this filth
Tematy
media
|morality
|law
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Przykłady
- She complained that there was too much filth on late-night television.
- Parents are worried about the amount of filth their kids can see on the internet.
- The politician promised to crack down on online filth and hate speech.
- He threw the magazine away, calling it disgusting filth.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- They say there is a lot of filth on that website.
- She turned off the film and said, "I don't want to watch this filth."
- Some people think that kind of music video is just filth.
Rzeczownik
C1
state
3
extreme moral corruption or ugliness
Very bad and dirty behavior in a moral way, for example when people lie, hurt others, or are corrupt and cruel.
Schemat użycia:
the filth of [something]
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse this sense with only physical dirt. When used about politics, business, or society, 'filth' usually means moral corruption, not actual mud or dust.
Synonimy
corruption (Focuses more on dishonest or illegal behavior; 'filth' is broader and more emotional, stressing how disgusting it feels morally.)
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depravity (More formal and literary; both describe extreme moral badness, but 'filth' uses a dirt metaphor more strongly.)
Antonimy
integrity (Describes honesty and strong moral principles, the opposite of the moral filth being criticized.)
Kolokacje
the filth of corruption
|moral filth
|political filth
|clean up the filth in [organization]
|swim in filth and lies
Tematy
morality
|society
|politics
|relationships
|law
Przykłady
- The report exposed the filth at the heart of the regime.
- He vowed to drive the filth of racism out of the club.
- Journalists uncovered financial filth that had been hidden for years.
- She refused to be part of the filth that passed for politics in that city.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- They wanted to remove the filth of corruption from the company.
- He spoke about the filth of hate and violence in society.
- She said the system was full of filth and lies.
Rzeczownik
vulgar
C1
entity
4
insult for disgusting or worthless people
A very rude word for someone you hate and think is a very bad or dirty person.
Schemat użycia:
treat [someone] like filth
Częsty błąd:
Learners may not realize how strong and offensive this word is when used about people. It should be used with great care and is usually only reported, not used directly in polite conversation.
Synonimy
scum (Very similar level of insult; 'scum' is slightly more common, but both strongly dehumanize the person or group.)
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trash (As an insult it can be slightly less strong; 'filth' feels more intense and hateful.)
Antonimy
decent person (Describes someone seen as good and respectable, which is the opposite of calling them 'filth'.)
Kolokacje
you are filth
|treat [someone] like filth
|these people are filth
|get this filth out of here
|call them filth
Tematy
insults
|emotions
|communication
|relationships
Przykłady
- He shouted at the protesters, calling them "filth" as he drove past.
- They treated the workers like filth and paid them almost nothing.
- The article described the attackers as "violent filth" who should never be released.
- She said anyone who hurts children is pure filth.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- He was angry and called them filth.
- They spoke to her like she was filth.
- She said, "People who do that are filth to me."
Rzeczownik
slang
C1
entity
5
British slang for the police
A British slang word for the police, used by people who are angry with them or do not respect them.
Schemat użycia:
the filth
Częsty błąd:
Learners may think this is a neutral slang word like 'cops'. It is usually more negative and can sound very hostile or rude towards the police.
Synonimy
cops (General informal word for police; 'the filth' is more hostile and specifically British slang.)
Antonimy
civilians (Ordinary people who are not police; in contexts where 'the filth' refers to police, civilians are the contrasting group.)
Kolokacje
run from the filth
|the filth turned up
|watch out for the filth
|the filth are everywhere
|shouting at the filth
Tematy
law
|british_english
|communication
Przykłady
- They scattered as soon as someone yelled, "The filth are coming!"
- In the film, the gang members refer to the police as "the filth."
- He complained on social media about "the filth" harassing people in his neighborhood.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- In that British movie, they call the police "the filth."
- He saw the filth and ran down a side street.
- Some people use "the filth" as a rude name for police.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
filth
IPA
GB/fˈɪlθ/
US/fˈɪlθ/
Sylaby i akcent
filth (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (filth)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: filth
- Plural: filth
Rodzina wyrazów
Core family
filthy
adjective B1
Related words
filthiness
noun
filthily
adverb
Wyrażenia
the filth
1/ðə fˈɪlθ/
fixed phrase
slang
British slang phrase for police
A British slang phrase meaning the police, usually used by people who dislike or fear them.
Przykłady
- Someone shouted, "It's the filth!" and everyone ran.
- In that song, the rapper talks about the filth watching his every move.
- They joked about hiding the weed before the filth showed up.