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spoil

Pronunciation: /spɔɪl/

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German translation of spoil

A. v.t. (spoilt /spɔɪlt/ or, spoiled)

1 (impair) verderben

2 (pamper) verwöhnen be spoilt for choice = die Qual der Wahl haben

B. v.i.

1spoilt or spoiled

2 verderben

3be spoiling for a fight = Streit suchen

C. n.

spoil[s pl.] = Beute

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noun

an aggressive dog or one that is in poor condition …

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