Damoklesschwert

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈdaːmoklɛsˌʃveːɐ̯t/
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Noun

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Damoklesschwert n (strong, genitive Damoklesschwertes or Damoklesschwerts, plural Damoklesschwerter)

  1. sword of Damocles (thing or situation which causes a prolonged state of impending doom or misfortune)

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