bad apple in German
bad apple in German is schwarzes Schaf, Unheilstifter, fauler Apfel.
bad apple in German
schwarzes Schaf
(idiomatic, often, in the plural) A person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy, especially one who has an adverse influence on others.
Unheilstifter
(idiomatic, often, in the plural) A person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy, especially one who has an adverse influence on others.
fauler Apfel
(idiomatic, often, in the plural) A person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy, especially one who has an adverse influence on others.
faules Ei
(idiomatic, often, in the plural) A person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy, especially one who has an adverse influence on others.
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What is "bad apple" in German?
"bad apple" in German is schwarzes Schaf, Unheilstifter, fauler Apfel.
Are there other ways to say "bad apple" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "bad apple": schwarzes Schaf, Unheilstifter, fauler Apfel, faules Ei.
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