nutzlos /nˈʊtsloːs/ · adjective · CEFR B2. German translation of "useless".

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Source term
useless
Translation
nutzlos
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
adjective
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Dictionary form nutzlos
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
nutzlos + noun / It is nutzlos
Examples
Dieser alte Drucker ist völlig nutzlos und sollte weggeworfen werden.
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Example Sentences

Dieser alte Drucker ist völlig nutzlos und sollte weggeworfen werden.

English: This old printer is completely useless and should be thrown away.

B2 · Amusing And Entertaining

Ihr Rat war ziemlich nutzlos, weil sie das Problem nicht verstand.

English: Her advice was rather useless because she didn't understand the problem.

B2 · Amusing And Entertaining

Es ist sinnlos, mit ihm zu streiten, wenn er schlecht gelaunt ist.

English: It is useless to argue with him when he is in a bad mood.

B2 · Amusing And Entertaining

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