ominös

See also: ominós

German

Etymology

From French omineux, from Latin ōminōsus. Analysable as Omen + -ös

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌoːmiˈnøːs/, /ˌɔmi-/
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Adjective

ominös (comparative ominöser, superlative am ominösesten)

  1. ominous, foreboding; pertaining to a bad omen, bringing sign of coming mishap
    ein ominöses Schweigena foreboding silence
  2. dubious; infamous; of doubtful reputation
  3. dubious; strange; of unknown character or even questionable existence

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Swedish

Adjective

ominös (not comparable)

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