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demerit in German

demerit in German is Nachteil, Minuspunkt — demerit means a weak point or drawback in something.

demerit in German

Nachteil
noun
A quality of being inadequate; a disadvantage, a fault.
Minuspunkt
noun
A mark given for bad conduct to a person attending an educational institution or serving in the army.

What does "demerit" mean?

  1. noun A weak point or drawback in something.
  2. noun A mark recorded against someone at school or in the army for bad behaviour.
  3. noun Whatever a person has earned, whether it is a reward or a punishment.
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What is "demerit" in German?
"demerit" in German is Nachteil, Minuspunkt. demerit means: A weak point or drawback in something.
Are there other ways to say "demerit" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "demerit": Nachteil, Minuspunkt.
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