vice

vaɪs
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Translation of vice into German,

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Adjective

substitution

UK
acting as a substitute or deputy
UK
  • He was appointed vice chairman of the committee.Er wurde zum vice Vorsitzenden des Ausschusses ernannt.

Noun

1.

immorality

bad or immoral behavior or habits
Laster Untugend f
  • He struggled to overcome his vices.Er kämpfte darum, seine Laster zu überwinden.
2.

crime

TECH.
criminal activities related to drugs or prostitution
TECH.
  • The city is known for its vice.Die Stadt ist bekannt für ihr Laster.
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Expressions with vice: examples in English and translations in German

umgekehrt
andersherum
You can eat before you sleep, or vice versa.
Sündenpfuhl
Lasterhöhle
The city was known as a cesspool of vice.
Sündenpfuhl
The old warehouse was a notorious den of vice.
Sündenpfuhl
Sündenloch
The city was known as a hotbed of vice.
stellvertretender Vorsitzender
Vizevorsitzender
The vice chair led the meeting when the chairperson was away.
stellvertretender Vorsitzender
Vizevorsitzender
The vice chairman led the meeting in the chairman's absence.

Images of vice

  • vice: tool with movable jaws for holding work
    (tools) Schraubstock

Synonyms and analogies of vice in English

Examples of vice in a sentence

  • The vice captain led the team to victory.
  • The novel explores the theme of vice in urban life.
  • Gambling was considered a vice by the community leaders.
  • The crackdown on vice was effective.
  • Vice operations were hidden in the city.
  • He was appointed as vice during the manager's absence.

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

Noun
dasLasternn.

Her addiction was a vice that isolated her from everyone.

Ihre Sucht war ein Laster, das sie von allen isolierte.

derSchraubstocknm.

She positioned the metal piece in the vice before drilling holes into it.

Sie fixierte das Metallstück im Schraubstock, bevor sie Löcher hineinbohrte.

derVizenm.

It's my area of expertise and I am your vice president.

Das ist mein Fachgebiet, und ich bin dein Vize.

derStellvertreternm.

The vice chairperson shall not be entitled to a second vote.

Dem Stellvertreter steht die zweite Stimme nicht zu.

dieUntugendnf.

Her vice was spending too much money on unnecessary items.

Ihre Untugend war es, zu viel Geld für unnötige Dinge auszugeben.

Adjective
stellvertretendadj.

A vice leader stepped in to provide guidance when needed.

Ein stellvertretender Leiter sprang ein, um bei Bedarf Anleitung zu geben.

stellvertretendeadj.

As the vice representative, she voiced the concerns of her constituents.

Als stellvertretende Vertreterin brachte sie die Anliegen ihrer Wähler zum Ausdruck.

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vice: Examples and translations in context

He battled against the vice of vanity throughout his career.

Während seiner gesamten Karriere kämpfte er gegen das Laster der Eitelkeit an.

They defined every unethical business practice as a form of vice.

Sie bezeichneten jede unethische Geschäftspraxis als eine Form von Laster.

Many stories warn about the dangers of succumbing to vice.

Viele Geschichten warnen vor den Gefahren, dem Laster zu verfallen.

Many believe that greed is a serious vice in our society.

Viele glauben, dass Gier ein ernsthaftes Laster in unserer Gesellschaft ist.

The artist painted vice in vivid colors, making it come to life.

Der Künstler malte das Laster in lebendigen Farben und erweckte es zum Leben.

Alcoholism is a vice that can ruin families and friendships.

Alkoholismus ist ein Laster, das Familien und Freundschaften zerstören kann.

The play depicted how vice can contaminate even the purest hearts.

Das Theaterstück stellte dar, wie Laster sogar die reinsten Herzen verderben kann.

He fell into vice after losing his job and struggling financially.

Nach dem Verlust seines Jobs und finanziellen Schwierigkeiten verfiel er dem Laster.

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vice versavice presidentvice chairmanvice chancellor
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