Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #2500
Word (Wort)

der Spott

Translation (Übersetzung) mockery, ridicule, scorn
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ʃpɔt]
B1
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
communication social emotions negative criticism
Spott is a masculine noun that refers to the act of mocking, ridiculing, or making fun of someone or something. It often carries a negative connotation of derision or scorn. It's commonly used in contexts involving criticism, humor at someone's expense, or social commentary.

Spott - German Nouns - Spott Meaning - Spott Translation - Spott Nouns Examples

Spott is a German Nouns

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Spott Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Er erntete nur Spott für seine Idee.
He only reaped mockery for his idea.
Receiving negative feedback
Der Spott der anderen Schüler verletzte ihn tief.
The mockery of the other students hurt him deeply.
Bullying or social exclusion
Sie trieben Spott mit seiner altmodischen Kleidung.
They mocked his old-fashioned clothing.
Making fun of someone's appearance

Spott Word Family - Spott Related Words - Spott Family Members

Spott Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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related verb (verwandtes Verb)
spotten
Meaning: to mock, to ridicule
Tense: present
Example: Er spottet über ihre Aussprache.
Verb
noun form (Substantivform)
Spötter
Meaning: mocker, scoffer
Example: Er ist ein großer Spötter.
Noun
adjective form (Adjektivform)
spöttisch
Meaning: mocking, scornful
Example: Sie warf ihm einen spöttischen Blick zu.
Adjective

Spott Usage - Spott Collocations - Spott Idioms - Spott Synonyms - Spott Antonyms

Spott Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Spott Collocations (Kollokationen)

Spott collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Spott word combinations and how to use Spott with other words naturally.

Spott treiben
to mock, to make fun of
High frequency
Spott und Hohn
mockery and scorn
High frequency
Spott ernten
to reap mockery
Medium frequency
Spott und Spiele
mockery and games (play on 'Brot und Spiele')
Low frequency
Spott preisgeben
to expose to ridicule
Medium frequency
Spott über jemanden
mockery about someone
High frequency
Spott und Verachtung
mockery and contempt
Medium frequency
Spott und Gelächter
mockery and laughter
Medium frequency

Spott Idioms (Redewendungen)

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Zum Spott werden
to become a laughing stock
To become an object of ridicule or mockery
Spott und Hohn über jemanden ausgießen
to pour scorn and mockery on someone
To heavily criticize or mock someone
Spott und Schande
mockery and shame
Complete humiliation and disgrace
Spott und Spott
mockery upon mockery
Adding insult to injury, making a bad situation worse through mockery
Spott und Spott
mockery upon mockery
Adding insult to injury, making a bad situation worse through mockery

Spott Synonyms (Synonyme)

Spott synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Spott and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Spott similar words and their usage.

Hohn
Meaning: scorn, derision
High similarity
Verspottung
Meaning: mockery, ridicule
High similarity
Spöttelei
Meaning: mockery, teasing
Medium similarity
Verhöhnung
Meaning: mockery, derision
High similarity
Ironie
Meaning: irony
Low similarity
Sarkasmus
Meaning: sarcasm
Medium similarity

Spott Antonyms (Antonyme)

Spott antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Spott. Discover Spott opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Respekt
Meaning: respect
Anerkennung
Meaning: recognition, appreciation
Lob
Meaning: praise
Ehrfurcht
Meaning: awe, reverence
Bewunderung
Meaning: admiration

Spott Semantically Related Words - Spott Contextually Related Words - Spott Thematically Related Words

Spott Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Spott semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Spott. Explore Spott related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Spott contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Lachen Kritik Humor Verachtung Ironie Sarkasmus Beleidigung Hohn

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