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loose cannon in German

loose cannon in German is gemeingefährlicher Mensch, unberechenbarer Mensch, unkontrollierbarer Mensch.

loose cannon in German

gemeingefährlicher Mensch
noun
(idiomatic, by extension) An uncontrolled or unpredictable person, especially considered liable to cause unintentional or indiscriminate damage.
unberechenbarer Mensch
noun
(idiomatic, by extension) An uncontrolled or unpredictable person, especially considered liable to cause unintentional or indiscriminate damage.
unkontrollierbarer Mensch
noun
(idiomatic, by extension) An uncontrolled or unpredictable person, especially considered liable to cause unintentional or indiscriminate damage.
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What is "loose cannon" in German?

"loose cannon" in German is gemeingefährlicher Mensch, unberechenbarer Mensch, unkontrollierbarer Mensch.

Are there other ways to say "loose cannon" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "loose cannon": gemeingefährlicher Mensch, unberechenbarer Mensch, unkontrollierbarer Mensch.

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