Bärendienst

German (Berlin)

/ˈbɛːrənˌdiːnst/

noun
Definitions
  • disservice; mistaken favour, poisoned chalice something that is done with the intention to help, but turns out to be detrimental

Etymology

Affix from German Bär (bear, boar) + German Dienst (service, dutiful action, duty).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Dienst

Gloss

service, dutiful action, duty

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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