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fluke in German

fluke in German is Glücksfall, glücklicher Zufall, Flunke — fluke means a lucky, accidental success unlikely to happen again.

fluke in German

Glücksfall
noun
A lucky or improbable occurrence that could probably never be repeated.
glücklicher Zufall
noun
A lucky or improbable occurrence that could probably never be repeated.
Flunke
noun
(nautical) Any of the triangular blades at the end of an anchor, designed to catch the ground.
Saugwurm
noun
Either of the two lobes of a whale's or similar creature's tail.
Fluke
noun
Either of the two lobes of a whale's or similar creature's tail.

What does "fluke" mean?

  1. noun A lucky, accidental success unlikely to happen again.
    "Winning the lottery twice was pure fluke."
  2. noun A parasitic flatworm.
    "The sheep were treated for liver fluke infection."

fluke in a sentence

  • Winning the lottery twice was pure fluke.
  • His last-minute goal was more of a fluke than skill.
  • The sheep were treated for liver fluke infection.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "fluke" in German?

"fluke" in German is Glücksfall, glücklicher Zufall, Flunke. fluke means: A lucky, accidental success unlikely to happen again.

How do you use "fluke" in a sentence?

Example: "Winning the lottery twice was pure fluke." In German, "fluke" is Glücksfall, glücklicher Zufall, Flunke.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "fluke": Glücksfall, glücklicher Zufall, Flunke, Saugwurm, Fluke.

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