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detriment in German

detriment in German is Schaden — detriment means harm or damage, especially as a drawback or cost of something else.

detriment in German

Schaden
noun
Harm, hurt, damage.

What does "detriment" mean?

  1. noun Harm or damage, especially as a drawback or cost of something else.
    "He worked long hours, to the detriment of his health."
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detriment in a sentence

  • He worked long hours, to the detriment of his health.
  • The policy benefited shareholders to the detriment of workers.

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What is "detriment" in German?

"detriment" in German is Schaden. detriment means: Harm or damage, especially as a drawback or cost of something else.

How do you use "detriment" in a sentence?

Example: "He worked long hours, to the detriment of his health." In German, "detriment" is Schaden.

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