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mischief in German

mischief in German is Querulantentum, Unfug, Unheil — mischief means playful behaviour that causes minor trouble or annoyance, without real malice.

mischief in German

Querulantentum
noun
(uncountable) Conduct that playfully causes petty annoyance.
Unfug
noun
(uncountable) Conduct that playfully causes petty annoyance.
Unheil
noun
(uncountable) Conduct that playfully causes petty annoyance.
Unfug
noun
(uncountable) Harm or trouble caused by an agent or brought about by a particular cause.
Aufruhr
noun
(uncountable) Harm or trouble caused by an agent or brought about by a particular cause.
Unheil
noun
(uncountable) Harm or trouble caused by an agent or brought about by a particular cause.
Rowdy
noun
(archaic, countable) A cause or agent of annoyance, harm or injury, especially a person who causes mischief.
Störenfried
noun
(archaic, countable) A cause or agent of annoyance, harm or injury, especially a person who causes mischief.
Anstifter
noun
(archaic, countable) A cause or agent of annoyance, harm or injury, especially a person who causes mischief.
Aufrührer
noun
(archaic, countable) A cause or agent of annoyance, harm or injury, especially a person who causes mischief.
Schläger
noun
(archaic, countable) A cause or agent of annoyance, harm or injury, especially a person who causes mischief.
Unruhestifter
noun
(archaic, countable) A cause or agent of annoyance, harm or injury, especially a person who causes mischief.

What does "mischief" mean?

  1. noun Playful behaviour that causes minor trouble or annoyance, without real malice.
    "The twins were clearly up to mischief the moment they went quiet."
  2. noun Harm or damage caused to someone or something.
    "The storm did a fair amount of mischief to the roof."
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mischief in a sentence

  • The twins were clearly up to mischief the moment they went quiet.
  • A glint of mischief flashed in her eyes before she hid his keys.
  • The storm did a fair amount of mischief to the roof.

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What is "mischief" in German?

"mischief" in German is Querulantentum, Unfug, Unheil. mischief means: Playful behaviour that causes minor trouble or annoyance, without real malice.

How do you use "mischief" in a sentence?

Example: "The twins were clearly up to mischief the moment they went quiet." In German, "mischief" is Querulantentum, Unfug, Unheil.

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

Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "mischief": Querulantentum, Unfug, Unheil, Aufruhr, Rowdy, Störenfried.

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