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portent in German

portent in German is (böses) Vorzeichen, Omen — portent means a sign that something, often bad, is about to happen.

portent in German

(böses) Vorzeichen
noun
Something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen.
Omen
noun
Something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen.

What does "portent" mean?

  1. noun A sign that something, often bad, is about to happen.
    "It was a portent of things to come."
  2. noun The act of being a sign of something to come, or the importance this carries.
  3. noun Something seen as amazing or remarkable.
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portent in a sentence

  • It was a portent of things to come.

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What is "portent" in German?
"portent" in German is (böses) Vorzeichen, Omen. portent means: A sign that something, often bad, is about to happen.
Are there other ways to say "portent" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "portent": (böses) Vorzeichen, Omen.
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