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flaw in German

flaw in German is Makel, Sprung, Absplitterung — flaw means a defect or imperfection, often one that is hidden or not obvious at first.

flaw in German

Makel
noun
A crack or breach, a gap or fissure; a defect of continuity or cohesion.
Sprung
noun
A crack or breach, a gap or fissure; a defect of continuity or cohesion.
Absplitterung
noun
A crack or breach, a gap or fissure; a defect of continuity or cohesion.
Riss
noun
A crack or breach, a gap or fissure; a defect of continuity or cohesion.
Schaden
noun
A crack or breach, a gap or fissure; a defect of continuity or cohesion.
Fehler
noun
A defect, fault, or imperfection, especially one that is hidden.
Macke
noun
A defect, fault, or imperfection, especially one that is hidden.
Makel
noun
A defect, fault, or imperfection, especially one that is hidden.
Schlupfloch
noun
A defect, fault, or imperfection, especially one that is hidden.
Schwachstelle
noun
A defect, fault, or imperfection, especially one that is hidden.
Makel
noun
(legal) A defect or error in a contract or other document which may make the document invalid or ineffective.
noun
A sudden burst or gust of wind of short duration; windflaw.
Windbö
noun
A sudden burst or gust of wind of short duration; windflaw.
Windstoß
noun
A sudden burst or gust of wind of short duration; windflaw.
Schaden nehmen
verb
(transitive) To add a flaw to, to make imperfect or defective.
beschädigen
verb
(transitive) To add a flaw to, to make imperfect or defective.
sich verschlechtern
verb
(transitive) To add a flaw to, to make imperfect or defective.
verschlechtern
verb
(transitive) To add a flaw to, to make imperfect or defective.
Schaden nehmen
verb
(intransitive) To become imperfect or defective; to crack or break.
sich verschlechtern
verb
(intransitive) To become imperfect or defective; to crack or break.

What does "flaw" mean?

  1. noun A defect or imperfection, often one that is hidden or not obvious at first.
    "The diamond had a small flaw visible only under magnification."

flaw in a sentence

  • The diamond had a small flaw visible only under magnification.
  • His plan had one fatal flaw: it needed everyone to agree.

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Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "flaw" in German?

"flaw" in German is Makel, Sprung, Absplitterung. flaw means: A defect or imperfection, often one that is hidden or not obvious at first.

How do you use "flaw" in a sentence?

Example: "The diamond had a small flaw visible only under magnification." In German, "flaw" is Makel, Sprung, Absplitterung.

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

Yes — German has 16 translations listed for "flaw": Makel, Sprung, Absplitterung, Riss, Schaden, Fehler.

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