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?

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

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

ominous in a sentence

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

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Common German translations

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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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