bode in German
bode in German is ahnen lassen, sich ankündigen, verheißen — bode means to be a sign that something (usually bad) will happen; to portend.
bode in German
ahnen lassen
(ambitransitive) To indicate by signs, as future events; to be an omen of; to portend or foretell.
sich ankündigen
(ambitransitive) To indicate by signs, as future events; to be an omen of; to portend or foretell.
verheißen
(ambitransitive) To indicate by signs, as future events; to be an omen of; to portend or foretell.
What does "bode" mean?
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verb To be a sign that something (usually bad) will happen; to portend.
"The dark clouds bode ill for tomorrow's picnic."
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bode in a sentence
- The dark clouds bode ill for tomorrow's picnic.
- Her silence didn't bode well for the meeting.
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What is "bode" in German?
"bode" in German is ahnen lassen, sich ankündigen, verheißen. bode means: To be a sign that something (usually bad) will happen; to portend.
How do you use "bode" in a sentence?
Example: "The dark clouds bode ill for tomorrow's picnic." In German, "bode" is ahnen lassen, sich ankündigen, verheißen.
Are there other ways to say "bode" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "bode": ahnen lassen, sich ankündigen, verheißen.
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