white elephant in German

white elephant in German is Weisser Elefant, Fehlinvestition, finanzielle Last.

white elephant in German

Weisser Elefant

noun

An albino elephant.

Fehlinvestition

noun

(figurative) A possession that is unwanted or is a financial burden; an unprofitable investment.

finanzielle Last

noun

(figurative) A possession that is unwanted or is a financial burden; an unprofitable investment.

lästiger Besitz

noun

(figurative) A possession that is unwanted or is a financial burden; an unprofitable investment.

nutzloser Besitz

noun

(figurative) A possession that is unwanted or is a financial burden; an unprofitable investment.

nutzloser Gegenstand

noun

(figurative) A possession that is unwanted or is a financial burden; an unprofitable investment.

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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”.

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”.

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What is "white elephant" in German?

"white elephant" in German is Weisser Elefant, Fehlinvestition, finanzielle Last.

Are there other ways to say "white elephant" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "white elephant": Weisser Elefant, Fehlinvestition, finanzielle Last, lästiger Besitz, nutzloser Besitz, nutzloser Gegenstand.

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