Fluchen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Fluchen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to curse", "to swear" or "to hex".

Essential properties of "fluchen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: fluchen
Simple past: fluchte
Participle: geflucht

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "fluchen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To use offensive language due to anger or frustration"

Definition: "To express anger or frustration using offensive words."
Translation(s): to curse, to swear
Synonym(s): schimpfen, verfluchen
Antonym(s): loben, preisen
Related word(s): Fluch, verfluchen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er begann laut zu fluchen, als er den Fehler sah.He started to curse loudly when he saw the mistake.
Sie konnte nicht anders, als leise vor sich hin zu fluchen.She couldn't help but quietly curse to herself.
Nach dem Unfall hörte man ihn heftig fluchen.After the accident, he was heard cursing violently.

2.) "To cast a spell or hex"

Definition: "To utter magical words to cause harm or bad luck."
Translation(s): to curse, to hex, to cast a spell
Synonym(s): verhexen, verwünschen
Antonym(s): segnen, heilen
Related word(s): Zauber, Hexerei

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Hexe begann, einen bösen Zauber zu fluchen.The witch began to cast an evil spell.
Er behauptete, er könne jemanden mit einem Wort fluchen.He claimed he could curse someone with a single word.
In alten Geschichten fluchen Zauberer oft ihre Feinde.In old stories, sorcerers often curse their enemies.

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