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jinx in Danish

jinx in Danish is forhekset, forbandelse, ulykkesfugl — jinx means a curse or spell believed to bring bad luck.

jinx in Danish

forhekset
intj
Used after the same thing is said by two people simultaneously.
forbandelse
noun
ulykkesfugl
noun
forhekse
verb
(transitive) To cast a spell on.
forbande
verb
(transitive) To bring bad luck to.

What does "jinx" mean?

  1. noun A curse or spell believed to bring bad luck.
    "Some sailors believe whistling on deck brings a jinx."
  2. noun A person or thing thought to cause misfortune wherever it goes.
    "The team started calling their new stadium a jinx after five straight losses there."
  3. verb To bring bad luck to someone or something, often by saying something prematurely.
    "Don't say the game is won yet — you'll jinx it!"
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jinx in a sentence

  • Some sailors believe whistling on deck brings a jinx.
  • The old house had a reputation as a jinx on anyone who bought it.
  • The team started calling their new stadium a jinx after five straight losses there.
  • Don't say the game is won yet — you'll jinx it!

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What is "jinx" in Danish?

"jinx" in Danish is forhekset, forbandelse, ulykkesfugl. jinx means: A curse or spell believed to bring bad luck.

How do you use "jinx" in a sentence?

Example: "Some sailors believe whistling on deck brings a jinx." In Danish, "jinx" is forhekset, forbandelse, ulykkesfugl.

Are there other ways to say "jinx" in Danish?

Yes — Danish has 5 translations listed for "jinx": forhekset, forbandelse, ulykkesfugl, forhekse, forbande.

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