English-German translation for "ointment"

"ointment" German translation

ointment
[ˈɔintmənt]noun | Substantiv s

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Salbe
  • Salbefeminine | Femininum f
    ointment medicine | MedizinMED
    ointment medicine | MedizinMED
a fly in the ointment
ein Haar in der Suppe
a fly in the ointment
Das ist das letzte Mal, dass ich diese Salbe auf meine Haut auftragen werde.
This is the last time I'll apply this ointment on my skin.
Source: Tatoeba
Tom trägt eine Salbe auf seine Wunde auf.
Tom is applying ointment to his wound.
Source: Tatoeba
Einen kleinen Wermutstropfen sehe ich allerdings, und den möchte ich doch hervorheben.
However, I do see one small fly in the ointment and I would like to highlight this.
Source: Europarl
Leider muss ich hier einen kleinen Wermutstropfen vergießen.
Unfortunately, I have to point out one fly in the ointment.
Source: Europarl
Das Haar in der Suppe ist der Zeitplan.
The fly in the ointment is the timetable.
Source: Europarl
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