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brunt in German

brunt in German is Hauptlast, Wucht, Hauptsache — brunt means the main force or worst part of something difficult, usually in the phrase "bear the brunt".

brunt in German

Hauptlast
noun
The full adverse effects; the chief consequences or negative results of a thing or event.
Wucht
noun
The full adverse effects; the chief consequences or negative results of a thing or event.
Hauptsache
noun
The major part of something; the bulk.
aushalten
verb
(transitive, rare) To bear the brunt of; to weather or withstand.
ertragen
verb
(transitive, rare) To bear the brunt of; to weather or withstand.

What does "brunt" mean?

  1. noun The main force or worst part of something difficult, usually in the phrase "bear the brunt".
    "As the youngest sibling, he often bore the brunt of his brothers' teasing."
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brunt in a sentence

  • As the youngest sibling, he often bore the brunt of his brothers' teasing.
  • Coastal towns bore the brunt of the storm.

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What is "brunt" in German?
"brunt" in German is Hauptlast, Wucht, Hauptsache. brunt means: The main force or worst part of something difficult, usually in the phrase "bear the brunt".
How do you use "brunt" in a sentence?
Example: "As the youngest sibling, he often bore the brunt of his brothers' teasing." In German, "brunt" is Hauptlast, Wucht, Hauptsache.
Are there other ways to say "brunt" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "brunt": Hauptlast, Wucht, Hauptsache, aushalten, ertragen.
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