English–German

“bad habit” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlastɐ/

Example

Jeder Mensch hat seine Laster.

Everyone has their own bad habits.

Illustration for Laster (bad habit)

How to say “bad habit” in German

“Bad habit” in German is Laster.

A repeated burden weighs on a person's character, while a large vehicle carries a physical load.

Full entry for Laster: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Laster

Trotz seines Erfolgs konnte er sein Laster nicht ablegen.

Despite his success, he could not give up his bad habit.

Tips for using Laster

  • Laster is neuter and has an unchanged plural: das Laster and die Laster.

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