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curse

/kɜːs/ /kɝs/

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noun

Fluch, Verwünschung

A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane.

Examples :

"The old house seemed to carry a curse, as every family that lived there faced bad luck. "

Das alte Haus schien einen Fluch zu tragen, da jede Familie, die dort lebte, Pech hatte.

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noun

Fluch, Verwünschung

A prayer or imprecation that harm may befall someone.

Examples :

"The witch put a curse on the village, hoping bad luck would follow everyone. "

Die Hexe belegte das Dorf mit einem Fluch, in der Hoffnung, dass alle vom Unglück verfolgt würden.

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noun

Fluch, Verdammnis

The cause of great harm, evil, or misfortune; that which brings evil or severe affliction; torment.

Examples :

"The financial crisis was a curse for many families, causing them great hardship. "

Die Finanzkrise war ein Fluch für viele Familien und verursachte ihnen großes Leid.

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noun

Fluch, Verwünschung

A vulgar epithet.

Examples :

""That's a terrible curse word to use when arguing with your brother." "

Das ist ein schreckliches Schimpfwort, das man nicht benutzen sollte, wenn man sich mit seinem Bruder streitet.

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noun

Die Menstruation, die Periode

(usually with "the") A woman's menses.

Examples :

"My sister's curse arrived early this month, and she felt tired and achy. "

Die Periode meiner Schwester kam diesen Monat früh, und sie fühlte sich müde und schmerzend.

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verb

Verfluchen, verwünschen

To place a curse upon (a person or object).

Examples :

"The angry student cursed the difficult exam. "

Der wütende Schüler verfluchte die schwierige Prüfung.

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verb

Verfluchen, verwünschen

To call upon divine or supernatural power to send injury upon; to imprecate evil upon; to execrate.

Examples :

"The angry student cursed the difficult test, wishing it would disappear. "

Der wütende Schüler verfluchte die schwierige Prüfung und wünschte, sie würde verschwinden.

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verb

Fluchen, verfluchen

To speak or shout a vulgar curse or epithet.

Examples :

"Frustrated after dropping his phone in a puddle, Mark began to curse loudly. "

Frustriert, nachdem er sein Telefon in eine Pfütze fallen gelassen hatte, begann Mark laut zu fluchen.

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verb

Fluchen, verfluchen

To use offensive or morally inappropriate language.

Examples :

"My brother cursed when he realized he missed the bus. "

Mein Bruder fluchte, als er merkte, dass er den Bus verpasst hatte.

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verb

Verfluchen, verwünschen

To bring great evil upon; to be the cause of serious harm or unhappiness to; to furnish with that which will be a cause of deep trouble; to afflict or injure grievously; to harass or torment.

Examples :

"The unexpected rain storm cursed the picnic, ruining everyone's fun. "

Der unerwartete Regensturm verfluchte das Picknick und verdarb den Spaß aller.

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