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MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

das Sorgenkind

problem child; persistent source of concern

IN CONTEXT

Die alte Heizungsanlage bleibt das Sorgenkind des Hauses, weil selbst nach mehreren Reparaturen weiterhin unvorhersehbare Ausfälle auftreten.

The old heating system remains the house's persistent problem because unpredictable breakdowns continue despite several repairs.

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