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blight in German

blight in German is Braunfäule, Geißel, Heimsuchung — blight means a plant disease, often caused by fungus, that causes rapid browning and death of leaves or stems.

blight in German

Braunfäule
noun
(pathology, dated) A diseased condition of the face or skin; specifically, bleeding under the conjunctiva of the eye, a form of skin rash, or a palsy of the face due to cold.
Geißel
noun
Something that impedes development or growth, or spoils any other aspect of life.
Heimsuchung
noun
Something that impedes development or growth, or spoils any other aspect of life.
Plage
noun
Something that impedes development or growth, or spoils any other aspect of life.
Seuche
noun
Something that impedes development or growth, or spoils any other aspect of life.
Übel
noun
Something that impedes development or growth, or spoils any other aspect of life.
ruinieren
verb
(figurative) To impede the development or growth of (an aspect of life); to damage, to ruin, to spoil.
beschädigen
verb
(figurative) To impede the development or growth of (an aspect of life); to damage, to ruin, to spoil.
verderben
verb
(figurative) To impede the development or growth of (an aspect of life); to damage, to ruin, to spoil.
vernichten
verb
(figurative) To impede the development or growth of (an aspect of life); to damage, to ruin, to spoil.
zerstören
verb
(figurative) To impede the development or growth of (an aspect of life); to damage, to ruin, to spoil.

What does "blight" mean?

  1. noun A plant disease, often caused by fungus, that causes rapid browning and death of leaves or stems.
    "Potato blight devastated crops across the region that year."
  2. noun Something that damages or holds back growth, development, or quality of life.
    "Poverty remains a blight on the community."
  3. verb To damage or spoil the growth or development of something.
    "The scandal blighted his reputation for years."

blight in a sentence

  • Potato blight devastated crops across the region that year.
  • Poverty remains a blight on the community.
  • Urban blight has left entire streets of the city abandoned.
  • The scandal blighted his reputation for years.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "blight" in German?

"blight" in German is Braunfäule, Geißel, Heimsuchung. blight means: A plant disease, often caused by fungus, that causes rapid browning and death of leaves or stems.

How do you use "blight" in a sentence?

Example: "Potato blight devastated crops across the region that year." In German, "blight" is Braunfäule, Geißel, Heimsuchung.

Are there other ways to say "blight" in German?

Yes — German has 11 translations listed for "blight": Braunfäule, Geißel, Heimsuchung, Plage, Seuche, Übel.

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