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unter einem Fluch stehen

to be under a curse

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Noun
der Fluch m.
Verb
stehen
Topic
Gefühle und Geist
Register
Neutral register, used in folklore or complaints

Watch out. Common mistake: using only for magic; also metaphorical.

In a sentence

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Die alte Familie ____ angeblich seit Generationen unter einem Fluch.

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Die alte Familie steht angeblich seit Generationen unter einem Fluch.

How it is used

Means 'to be under a curse,' literally or metaphorically for bad luck. Neutral register, used in folklore or complaints. A German speaker might say this after a series of misfortunes. Common mistake: using only for magic; also metaphorical.

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