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ominous in German

ominous in German is ominös, ahnungsvoll, schicksalsschwer — ominous means suggesting that something bad is about to happen; threatening or foreboding.

ominous in German

ominös
adj
Of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant.
ahnungsvoll
adj
Of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant.
schicksalsschwer
adj
Of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant.
unheilschwanger
adj
Of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant.
unheilvoll
adj
Specifically, giving indication of a coming ill; being an evil omen
unheilbringend
adj
Specifically, giving indication of a coming ill; being an evil omen
unheilsschwanger
adj
Specifically, giving indication of a coming ill; being an evil omen
verhängnisvoll
adj
Specifically, giving indication of a coming ill; being an evil omen

What does "ominous" mean?

  1. adj Suggesting that something bad is about to happen; threatening or foreboding.
    "Dark clouds gathered in an ominous sky before the storm."

ominous in a sentence

  • Dark clouds gathered in an ominous sky before the storm.
  • His silence felt ominous after such a heated argument.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "ominous" in German?

"ominous" in German is ominös, ahnungsvoll, schicksalsschwer. ominous means: Suggesting that something bad is about to happen; threatening or foreboding.

How do you use "ominous" in a sentence?

Example: "Dark clouds gathered in an ominous sky before the storm." In German, "ominous" is ominös, ahnungsvoll, schicksalsschwer.

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

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "ominous": ominös, ahnungsvoll, schicksalsschwer, unheilschwanger, unheilvoll, unheilbringend.

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