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curse in German

curse in German is Fluch, Verwünschung, Verdammnis — curse means a spell or supernatural force believed to bring harm or bad luck.

curse in German

Fluch
noun
A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane.
Verwünschung
noun
A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane.
Verdammnis
noun
A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane.
Fluch
noun
verfluchen
verb
fluchen
verb
verdammen
verb
fluchen
verb
To bring great evil upon; to be the cause of serious harm or unhappiness to; to furnish with that which will be a cause of deep trouble; to afflict or injure grievously; to harass or torment.
schimpfen
verb
To bring great evil upon; to be the cause of serious harm or unhappiness to; to furnish with that which will be a cause of deep trouble; to afflict or injure grievously; to harass or torment.

What does "curse" mean?

  1. noun A spell or supernatural force believed to bring harm or bad luck.
    "In the story, a wizard's curse left the village without rain for years."
  2. noun A rude or offensive word used to express anger.
    "The driver let out a loud curse when the car cut in front of him."
  3. verb To wish harm on someone, or to swear angrily.
    "He cursed the traffic loudly as he sat in the jam for an hour."
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curse in a sentence

  • In the story, a wizard's curse left the village without rain for years.
  • Legend says the tomb carries an ancient curse.
  • The driver let out a loud curse when the car cut in front of him.
  • Children should not be allowed to shout a curse at the referee.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "curse" in German?
"curse" in German is Fluch, Verwünschung, Verdammnis. curse means: A spell or supernatural force believed to bring harm or bad luck.
How do you use "curse" in a sentence?
Example: "In the story, a wizard's curse left the village without rain for years." In German, "curse" is Fluch, Verwünschung, Verdammnis.
Are there other ways to say "curse" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "curse": Fluch, Verwünschung, Verdammnis, verfluchen, fluchen, verdammen.
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