foiled

fɔɪld
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Translation of foiled from English into German

Adjective

1.

unsuccessful

prevented from succeeding or being carried out
  • The foiled robbery left the thieves empty-handed.Der vereitelte Raubüberfall ließ die Diebe mit leeren Händen zurück.
2.

architecture

TECH.
having a decorative design resembling a leaf or flower
TECH.
verziert ornamentiert blättrig
  • The window was beautifully foiled with intricate patterns.Das Fenster war wunderschön mit verzierten Mustern versehen.
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Expressions with foiled: examples in English and translations in German

Schon wieder gescheitert
Foiled again! My secret plan didn't work.
vereitelt werden durch
behindert werden durch
The plan was foiled by unforeseen circumstances.
Verdammt, schon wieder gescheitert
Curses, foiled again! My plan didn't work.

Synonyms and analogies of foiled in English

Examples of foiled in a sentence

  • The foiled attempt was caught on camera.
  • The foiled arches added elegance to the building.
  • Each door was foiled with a unique floral motif.
foil
fɔɪl
Noun
1.

kitchen

thin aluminium used for wrapping food
Folie fAlufolie fAluminiumfolie f
  • Cover the leftovers with foil.Decken Sie die Reste mit Folie ab.
2.

fencing

TECH.
very thin sword with a blunted tip
TECH.
  • He practiced his fencing skills with a foil.Er übte seine Fechtkünste mit einem Florett.
3.

contrast

someone or something that contrasts with another to highlight qualities
  • The villain's cruelty was a perfect foil for the hero's kindness..Die Grausamkeit des Bösewichts war ein perfektes Gegenstück zur Güte des Helden
Verb
tr.
1.

covering

wrap items in thin metal to keep them fresh
einwickeln mit Folie abdecken in Folie einwickeln
  • She foiled the leftovers to keep them fresh.Sie wickelte die Reste in Folie, um sie frisch zu halten.
2.

prevention

prevent something from being accomplished
  • The police foiled the robbery attempt.Die Polizei vereitelte den Raubversuch.
3.

in literature

enhance by contrast
durch Kontrast verbessern durch Gegensatz verstärken
  • The author used a naive character to foil the cynical protagonist..Der Autor benutzte eine naive Figur, um den zynischen Protagonisten zu verstärken

Expressions with foil: examples in English and translations in German

als Kontrast
Her calmness served as a foil to his anxiety.
Alufolie
Aluminiumfolie
She wrapped the leftovers in aluminium foil.
Alufolie
Küchenfolie
She covered the leftovers with kitchen foil to keep them fresh.
Alufolie
Aluminiumfolie
Aluminum foil keeps food fresh and insulates wires.
Goldfolie
Blattgold
The artist used gold foil to embellish the painting's frame..
Silberfolie
The artist used silver foil to enhance the sculpture's appearance..

Translations of "foiled" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
vereiteltadj.

We planned a beach day, but the sudden thunderstorm ruined everything, foiled again.

Wir planten einen Strandtag, doch das plötzliche Gewitter ruinierte alles, schon wieder vereitelt.

The detective's investigation was foiled by a lack of evidence.

Die Untersuchung des Detektivs wurde durch einen Mangel an Beweisen vereitelt.

durchkreuztadj./pp.

Despite careful planning, their vacation was foiled by an unexpected illness.

Trotz sorgfältiger Planung wurde ihr Urlaub von einer unerwarteten Krankheit durchkreuzt.

Their surreptitious scheme to sneak out of the house was foiled by their mom.

Ihr heimlicher Plan, sich aus dem Haus zu schleichen, wurde von ihrer Mutter durchkreuzt.

verhindertadj.

Her promotion was foiled by a poorly timed email to her boss.

Ihre Beförderung wurde durch eine unglücklich formulierte E-Mail an ihren Chef verhindert.

The coup attempt was foiled at the last moment.

Der Staatsstreich wurde im letzten Moment verhindert.

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Other translations for foiled:

  • gescheitertadj.
  • verziertadj.

foiled: Examples and translations in context

The foiled escape plan led to more trouble for the prisoners.

Der vereitelte Fluchtplan führte zu mehr Problemen für die Gefangenen.

The foiled attempt to climb the mountain discouraged many hikers.

Der vereitelte Versuch, den Berg zu besteigen, entmutigte viele Wanderer.

A flat tire foiled her chances of reaching the concert on time.

Ein platter Reifen vereitelte ihre Chancen, rechtzeitig zum Konzert zu gelangen.

The artist's foiled exhibition left her questioning her talents.

Die vereitelte Ausstellung der Künstlerin ließ sie an ihren Talenten zweifeln.

The foiled heist left the thieves with nothing but their regrets.

Der vereitelte Überfall ließ die Diebe mit nichts als ihren Reuegefühlen zurück.

The evil plan was foiled at the last minute by the quick-thinking detective.

Der teuflische Plan wurde im letzten Moment vom geistesgegenwärtigen Detektiv vereitelt.

She learned to trust her security detail when they foiled an attempted robbery.

Sie lernte, ihrem Sicherheitsteam zu vertrauen, als sie einen Raubversuch vereitelten.

Terrific? I saw through your ruse and foiled your evil plan.

Wunderbar? Ich habe trotz der List Ihren bösen Plan vereitelt.

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