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demerit in German

demerit in German is Nachteil, Minuspunkt — demerit means a quality of being inadequate; a disadvantage, a fault.

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 quality of being inadequate; a disadvantage, a fault.
  2. noun A mark given for bad conduct to a person attending an educational institution or serving in the army.
  3. noun That which one merits or deserves, either of good or ill; desert.
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What is "demerit" in German?

"demerit" in German is Nachteil, Minuspunkt. demerit means: A quality of being inadequate; a disadvantage, a fault.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "demerit": Nachteil, Minuspunkt.

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