schädlichen
Translation
harmful, damaging, detrimental
Examples
Er vermeidet den schädlichen Einfluss.
He avoids the harmful influence.
Wir sprechen von den schädlichen Folgen.
We are talking about the harmful consequences.
Grammar Patterns
((for sb./sth.)) harmful for sb./sth. Smoking is harmful for your health.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ungesund (unhealthy), giftig (toxic); Antonyms: nützlich (useful), gesund (healthy), harmlos (harmless)
Etymology
From 'Schaden' (damage, harm) + the adjective-forming suffix '-lich' (like '-ly' or '-ful').
Memory Tips
Think of something that causes 'Schaden' (damage).