die Beute, -n
prey
Etwas, das von einem Tier oder einer Person ergriffen, gesammelt oder weggenommen wird, meist um einen Vorteil daraus zu ziehen.
The German word "Beute" is a noun that means "prey" or "booty" (spoils of a hunt or plunder). It refers to animals hunted or caught, or items taken during a raid or competition.
- Root word: "Beute" itself is the base word.
Similar words:
- Beutestück (a piece of booty/prey)
- Raubgut (loot/plunder)
- Beutefang (caught prey)
Difference:
While "Beute" generally means the object caught or taken, "Raubgut" emphasizes illegally taken or looted goods, and "Beutestück" is more specific to individual items within the booty.
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Examples
Die Löwin jagt ihre Beute.noun
The lioness hunts her prey.
Ein Adler erfasst seine Beute mit scharfen Krallen.noun
An eagle grasps its prey with sharp claws.
Ein Wolf versteckt seine Beute vor anderen Raubtieren.noun
A wolf hides its prey from other predators.
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