kryptonite in German
kryptonite in German is Kryptonit, Achillesferse, Schwachstelle — kryptonite means figuratively, the one specific thing that can weaken or defeat someone or something otherwise very strong.
kryptonite in German
Kryptonit
(figuratively) The one weakness of something or someone that is otherwise invulnerable.
Achillesferse
(figuratively) The one weakness of something or someone that is otherwise invulnerable.
Schwachstelle
(figuratively) The one weakness of something or someone that is otherwise invulnerable.
wunder Punkt
(figuratively) The one weakness of something or someone that is otherwise invulnerable.
What does "kryptonite" mean?
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noun Figuratively, the one specific thing that can weaken or defeat someone or something otherwise very strong.
"Public speaking is his kryptonite — he freezes up every time."
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verb To ruin, weaken, or badly damage something, in the way kryptonite affects Superman.
"One bad review can kryptonite an otherwise promising restaurant launch."
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kryptonite in a sentence
- Public speaking is his kryptonite — he freezes up every time.
- For this diet, late-night snacking is my kryptonite.
- One bad review can kryptonite an otherwise promising restaurant launch.
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What is "kryptonite" in German?
"kryptonite" in German is Kryptonit, Achillesferse, Schwachstelle. kryptonite means: Figuratively, the one specific thing that can weaken or defeat someone or something otherwise very strong.
How do you use "kryptonite" in a sentence?
Example: "Public speaking is his kryptonite — he freezes up every time." In German, "kryptonite" is Kryptonit, Achillesferse, Schwachstelle.
Are there other ways to say "kryptonite" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "kryptonite": Kryptonit, Achillesferse, Schwachstelle, wunder Punkt.
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