dud in German
dud in German is Blindgänger, Versager, Niete — dud means something, especially a bomb or device, that fails to work as intended.
dud in German
Blindgänger
(informal) A device or machine that is useless because it does not work properly or has failed to work, such as a bomb, or explosive projectile.
Versager
(informal) A device or machine that is useless because it does not work properly or has failed to work, such as a bomb, or explosive projectile.
Niete
A lottery ticket that does not give a payout.
What does "dud" mean?
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noun Something, especially a bomb or device, that fails to work as intended.
"The grenade turned out to be a dud and never exploded."
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noun Any failure or disappointment.
"The new phone model was a dud — sales were dismal."
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adj Useless or failing to work.
"Half the batteries in the pack turned out to be dud."
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dud in a sentence
- The grenade turned out to be a dud and never exploded.
- The new phone model was a dud — sales were dismal.
- Half the batteries in the pack turned out to be dud.
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What is "dud" in German?
"dud" in German is Blindgänger, Versager, Niete. dud means: Something, especially a bomb or device, that fails to work as intended.
How do you use "dud" in a sentence?
Example: "The grenade turned out to be a dud and never exploded." In German, "dud" is Blindgänger, Versager, Niete.
Are there other ways to say "dud" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "dud": Blindgänger, Versager, Niete.
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