humbug in German
humbug in German is Schabernack, Scherz, Streich — humbug means nonsense, deception, or something meant to trick or mislead people.
humbug in German
Schabernack
(countable, slang) A hoax, jest, or prank.
Scherz
(countable, slang) A hoax, jest, or prank.
Streich
(countable, slang) A hoax, jest, or prank.
Ulkerei
(countable, slang) A hoax, jest, or prank.
Schwindel
(countable, slang) A fraud or sham; (uncountable) hypocrisy.
Betrug
(countable, slang) A fraud or sham; (uncountable) hypocrisy.
Schwindler
(countable, slang) A cheat, fraudster, or hypocrite.
Gauner
(countable, slang) A cheat, fraudster, or hypocrite.
Halunke
(countable, slang) A cheat, fraudster, or hypocrite.
Schaumschläger
(countable, slang) A cheat, fraudster, or hypocrite.
Humbug
(uncountable, slang) Nonsense.
Nonsens
(uncountable, slang) Nonsense.
blanker Unsinn
(uncountable, slang) Nonsense.
dummes Zeug
(uncountable, slang) Nonsense.
fauler Zauber
(uncountable, slang) Nonsense.
Hartbonbon
(countable, Britain) A type of hard sweet (candy), usually peppermint flavoured with a striped pattern.
Hartkaramelle
(countable, Britain) A type of hard sweet (candy), usually peppermint flavoured with a striped pattern.
betrügen
(slang) To play a trick on someone, to cheat, to swindle, to deceive.
hereinlegen
(slang) To play a trick on someone, to cheat, to swindle, to deceive.
schwindeln
(slang) To play a trick on someone, to cheat, to swindle, to deceive.
täuschen
(slang) To play a trick on someone, to cheat, to swindle, to deceive.
What does "humbug" mean?
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noun Nonsense, deception, or something meant to trick or mislead people.
"He dismissed the claims as pure humbug."
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noun A hard, striped mint candy, especially popular in Britain.
"She offered him a humbug from the paper bag of sweets."
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humbug in a sentence
- He dismissed the claims as pure humbug.
- Scrooge famously called Christmas "humbug."
- She offered him a humbug from the paper bag of sweets.
- Humbugs were his grandmother's favorite candy.
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What is "humbug" in German?
"humbug" in German is Schabernack, Scherz, Streich. humbug means: Nonsense, deception, or something meant to trick or mislead people.
How do you use "humbug" in a sentence?
Example: "He dismissed the claims as pure humbug." In German, "humbug" is Schabernack, Scherz, Streich.
Are there other ways to say "humbug" in German?
Yes — German has 21 translations listed for "humbug": Schabernack, Scherz, Streich, Ulkerei, Schwindel, Betrug.
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