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jinx in German

jinx in German is verhext, Fluch, Pechvogel — jinx means a curse or spell believed to bring bad luck.

jinx in German

verhext
intj
Used after the same thing is said by two people simultaneously.
Fluch
noun
Pechvogel
noun
Unglücksbringer
noun
Verwünschung
noun
mit einem Zauber belegen
verb
(transitive) To cast a spell on.
verzaubern
verb
(transitive) To cast a spell on.
verhexen
verb
(transitive) To bring bad luck to.

What does "jinx" mean?

  1. noun A curse or spell believed to bring bad luck.
    "Some sailors believe whistling on deck brings a jinx."
  2. noun A person or thing thought to cause misfortune wherever it goes.
    "The team started calling their new stadium a jinx after five straight losses there."
  3. verb To bring bad luck to someone or something, often by saying something prematurely.
    "Don't say the game is won yet — you'll jinx it!"

jinx in a sentence

  • Some sailors believe whistling on deck brings a jinx.
  • The old house had a reputation as a jinx on anyone who bought it.
  • The team started calling their new stadium a jinx after five straight losses there.
  • Don't say the game is won yet — you'll jinx it!

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Frequently asked questions

What is "jinx" in German?

"jinx" in German is verhext, Fluch, Pechvogel. jinx means: A curse or spell believed to bring bad luck.

How do you use "jinx" in a sentence?

Example: "Some sailors believe whistling on deck brings a jinx." In German, "jinx" is verhext, Fluch, Pechvogel.

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

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "jinx": verhext, Fluch, Pechvogel, Unglücksbringer, Verwünschung, mit einem Zauber belegen.

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