A2 Informal Emotions

„Das ekelt mich an."

I am disgusted with this.

Das ekelt mich an. — German idiom meaning: I am disgusted with this. (A2)
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What does „Das ekelt mich an." mean in German?

„Das ekelt mich an." means "I am disgusted with this.." Literally: "That disgusts me on.."

Literal Translation

"That disgusts me on."

Das That
ekelt disgusts
mich me
an on

English Equivalent

"That disgusts me."

This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.

Grammar Notes

Accusative of person; separable verb

When is this idiom used?

Informal

This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.

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