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prey in Dutch

prey in Dutch is prooi, buit — prey means an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal.

prey in Dutch

prooi
noun
buit
noun
(archaic) Anything, such as goods, etc., taken or got by violence; something taken by force from an enemy in war.

What does "prey" mean?

  1. noun An animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal.
    "The hawk circled above, watching for prey in the field below."
  2. verb To hunt and kill for food, or to exploit someone vulnerable.
    "Owls prey on small rodents at night."
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prey in a sentence

  • The hawk circled above, watching for prey in the field below.
  • Rabbits are common prey for foxes.
  • Owls prey on small rodents at night.
  • Scammers often prey on the elderly.

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What is "prey" in Dutch?

"prey" in Dutch is prooi, buit. prey means: An animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal.

How do you use "prey" in a sentence?

Example: "The hawk circled above, watching for prey in the field below." In Dutch, "prey" is prooi, buit.

Are there other ways to say "prey" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "prey": prooi, buit.

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