harmful

ˈhɑːrmfəl
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Translation of harmful into German

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Adjective

1.

medical

having a negative effect on health
  • Eating too much sugar is harmful.Zu viel Zucker zu essen ist schädlich.
2.

danger

capable of causing harm or danger
  • Some chemicals are harmful if inhaled.Einige Chemikalien sind schädlich, wenn sie eingeatmet werden.
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Expressions with harmful: examples in English and translations in German

gesundheitsschädlich
Doctors warn that frequent fast food can be harmful to health.
umweltschädlich
The factory switched from environmentally harmful chemicals to safer alternatives.
schädliche Inhalte
The platform removes harmful content to protect young users.
schädlicher Steuerwettbewerb
International organizations publish lists to discourage harmful tax competition.

Synonyms and analogies of harmful in English

Examples of harmful in a sentence

  • Polluted air can be harmful to children.
  • The harmful effects of pollution are evident.
  • Some plants can be harmful if touched.

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

Adjective
schädlichadj.

He wants to contend the assumption that technology is always harmful.

Er möchte die Annahme anfechten, dass Technologie immer schädlich ist.

gesundheitsschädlichadj.

It is classified as harmful by inhalation and skin contact.

Er wird als gesundheitsschädlich bei Einatmen und bei Hautkontakt eingestuft.

gefährlichadj.

The people that thrive in here tend to be very harmful.

Die Männer hier sind im Gegensatz zu dir extrem gefährlich.

schädigendadj.

Blackmailing users with embarrassing or harmful information, photographs, videos etc.

Erpressung von Nutzern mit peinlichen oder schädigenden Informationen, Fotos, Videos usw.

nachteiligadj.

The second alternative is less harsh but ultimately just as harmful.

Die zweite Alternative ist weniger harsch, aber letztendlich ebenso nachteilig.

negativeadj.

This decision will also have harmful consequences for road haulage workers.

Diese Entscheidung wird für die Arbeitnehmer im Straßengüterverkehr negative Folgen haben.

verletzendadj.

Yet, we often hear narratives around migrants that are harmful and false.

Dennoch hören wir oft Berichte über Migranten, die falsch und verletzend sind.

gesundheitsschädigendeadj.

This solder fume extractor was designed to absorb harmful fumes at the workstation.

Dieser Lötdampfabsorber wurde entwickelt, um gesundheitsschädigende Dämpfe am Arbeitsplatz zu absorbieren.

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Other translations for harmful:

  • ungesundadj.
  • unzuträglichadj.

harmful: Examples and translations in context

Parents should shield their children from harmful influences and negative experiences.

Eltern sollten ihre Kinder vor schädlichen Einflüssen und negativen Erfahrungen abschirmen.

You shouldn't con people; it's unethical and harmful.

Man sollte niemanden betrügen; es ist unethisch und schädlich.

He wore a protective mask to fend off harmful pollutants while cycling.

Er trug eine Schutzmaske, um schädliche Schadstoffe beim Radfahren abzuwehren.

The vaccine helps the body fend off harmful viruses more effectively.

Der Impfstoff hilft dem Körper, schädliche Viren effektiver abzuwehren.

A judging approach can be harmful and create unnecessary tensions among colleagues.

Eine kritische Haltung kann schädlich sein und unnötige Spannungen unter Kollegen verursachen.

They discovered that the vegetables were contaminated with harmful pesticides.

Sie entdeckten, dass das Gemüse mit schädlichen Pestiziden belastet war.

Negative pressure in the room helps prevent harmful particles from escaping.

Unterdruck im Raum hilft zu verhindern, dass schädliche Partikel entweichen.

The organization launched a campaign against doping and its harmful effects.

Die Organisation startete eine Kampagne gegen Doping und dessen schädliche Auswirkungen.

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environmentally harmfulharmful to health
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