jinx

1. (transitive)To cast a spell on.

   verzaubern, mit einem Zauber belegen

   сгла́зитьsglázitʹ

   cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something

2. (transitive)To bring bad luck to.

   verhexen

   сгла́зитьsglázitʹ, принести́ несча́стьеprinestí nesčástʹje

   навро́читиnavróčyty

3. (transitive)To cause something to happen by mentioning it. Often used sarcastically.

   verschreien

4. (transitive)To cause a bad outcome through verbal expression of certainty about a good situation or result. See knocking on wood, which is supposed to mitigate this effect.

1. I don't think you're a jinx.

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2. Take the jinx off of me.

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3. If you always think negatively, you can jinx yourself.

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4. Mary is a jinx.

   ruМэри приносит несчастье.

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5. Every time I go out with you something unpleasant happens to me; don't you jinx it?

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