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bane in German

bane in German is Ruin, Verderben, ruinieren — bane means a person or thing that causes constant trouble or ruin.

bane in German

Ruin
noun
(countable) A cause of misery or ruin.
Verderben
noun
(countable) A cause of misery or ruin.
ruinieren
verb
(figurative) To cause (someone) misery or ruin; to socially or spiritually injure (someone).

What does "bane" mean?

  1. noun A person or thing that causes constant trouble or ruin.
    "Traffic on the ring road is the bane of my daily commute."
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bane in a sentence

  • Traffic on the ring road is the bane of my daily commute.
  • His younger brother had always been the bane of his existence.

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What is "bane" in German?
"bane" in German is Ruin, Verderben, ruinieren. bane means: A person or thing that causes constant trouble or ruin.
How do you use "bane" in a sentence?
Example: "Traffic on the ring road is the bane of my daily commute." In German, "bane" is Ruin, Verderben, ruinieren.
Are there other ways to say "bane" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "bane": Ruin, Verderben, ruinieren.
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