English–German

“harmful” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃɛːtlɪç/

Example

Zucker ist schädlicher als viele denken.

Sugar is more harmful than many people think.

Illustration for schädlich (harmful)

How to say “harmful” in German

“Harmful” in German is schädlich.

A harmful influence that damages health, nature, or another condition.

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

Example sentences with schädlich

Chemikalien können für die Umwelt schädlich sein.

Chemicals can be harmful to the environment.

Tips for using schädlich

  • The affected party commonly follows für with the accusative, as in schädlich für die Umwelt.

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