gremlin in German
gremlin in German is Fehlerteufel, Kobold — gremlin means a mischievous imaginary creature blamed for mechanical faults or malfunctions, especially in machinery or aircraft.
gremlin in German
Fehlerteufel
Any mysterious, unknown source of mischief or trouble, or the problem created thereby.
Kobold
Any mysterious, unknown source of mischief or trouble, or the problem created thereby.
What does "gremlin" mean?
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noun A mischievous imaginary creature blamed for mechanical faults or malfunctions, especially in machinery or aircraft.
"Pilots joked that a gremlin must be loose in the engine."
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noun An unexplained glitch, fault, or source of trouble in a system or piece of equipment.
"Engineers spent all night chasing a gremlin in the software."
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noun A troublesome, mischievous, or annoying person.
"Her little brother is an absolute gremlin at family dinners."
gremlin in a sentence
- Pilots joked that a gremlin must be loose in the engine.
- There's a gremlin in this printer — it jams every single time.
- Engineers spent all night chasing a gremlin in the software.
- Her little brother is an absolute gremlin at family dinners.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "gremlin" in German?
"gremlin" in German is Fehlerteufel, Kobold. gremlin means: A mischievous imaginary creature blamed for mechanical faults or malfunctions, especially in machinery or aircraft.
How do you use "gremlin" in a sentence?
Example: "Pilots joked that a gremlin must be loose in the engine." In German, "gremlin" is Fehlerteufel, Kobold.
Are there other ways to say "gremlin" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "gremlin": Fehlerteufel, Kobold.
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