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bear in Afrikaans

bear in Afrikaans is beer — bear means a large, heavily built mammal with thick fur, found across much of the world, ranging from mostly plant-eating to fully carnivorous species.

bear in Afrikaans

beer
noun
large mammal of family Ursidae

What does "bear" mean?

  1. noun A large, heavily built mammal with thick fur, found across much of the world, ranging from mostly plant-eating to fully carnivorous species.
    "A grizzly bear wandered along the riverbank looking for salmon."
  2. noun An investor who expects prices to fall and sells accordingly; used as an adjective for a falling market.
    "Bears dominated the stock market during the downturn."
  3. verb To carry, support, or endure something.
    "The old bridge can no longer bear heavy traffic."
  4. verb To give birth to (a child), or to produce (fruit, etc.).
    "She bore three children in five years."

bear in a sentence

  • A grizzly bear wandered along the riverbank looking for salmon.
  • Polar bears rely almost entirely on seals for food.
  • Bears dominated the stock market during the downturn.
  • It was a bear market for most of the year.

Common Afrikaans translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "bear" in Afrikaans?

"bear" in Afrikaans is beer. bear means: A large, heavily built mammal with thick fur, found across much of the world, ranging from mostly plant-eating to fully carnivorous species.

How do you use "bear" in a sentence?

Example: "A grizzly bear wandered along the riverbank looking for salmon." In Afrikaans, "bear" is beer.

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