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detrimental in German

detrimental in German is schädlich, abträglich — detrimental means causing harm or damage.

detrimental in German

schädlich
adj
Causing damage or harm.
abträglich
adj
Causing damage or harm.

What does "detrimental" mean?

  1. adj Causing harm or damage.
    "Smoking is detrimental to your health."

detrimental in a sentence

  • Smoking is detrimental to your health.
  • Cutting corners proved detrimental to the project's quality.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "detrimental" in German?

"detrimental" in German is schädlich, abträglich. detrimental means: Causing harm or damage.

How do you use "detrimental" in a sentence?

Example: "Smoking is detrimental to your health." In German, "detrimental" is schädlich, abträglich.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "detrimental": schädlich, abträglich.

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