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German
Etymology
From Middle High German missetāt, from Old High German mistāt, missitāt (“misdeed”), from Proto-Germanic *missadēdiz < *missa- (“mis-”) + *dēdiz (“deed, act”). Compare Dutch misdaad, West Frisian misdied, English misdeed, Danish misdåd, Gothic 𐌼𐌹𐍃𐍃𐌰𐌳𐌴𐌸𐍃 (missadēþs). More at misdeed.
Pronunciation
Noun
Missetat f (genitive Missetat, plural Missetaten)
- (higher register) iniquity, misdeed (evil, sinful, dishonorable deed)
- Synonyms: Frevel, Freveltat, Untat, Schandtat
Wegen dieser Missetat sollt ihr mit ewigem Fluch belegt sein!- For this iniquity an eternal curse shall be upon you!
Die Liste seiner Missetaten war lang. (flippant, humorous)- The list of his misdeeds was long.
Usage notes
- Has a very grave and moralistic tone, often (though not necessarily) religious. More lighthearted use can only be facetious.
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