schädliche
Translation
harmful, damaging, detrimental
Examples
Das ist eine schädliche Substanz.
That is a harmful substance.
Er hat schädliche Gewohnheiten.
He has harmful habits.
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).