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brook in German

brook in German is Bach, Bruch — brook means a small, natural stream of water.

brook in German

Bach
noun
A body of running water smaller than a river; a small stream.
Bruch
noun
(Sussex, Kent) A water meadow.

What does "brook" mean?

  1. noun A small, natural stream of water.
    ""Most of them don't wash. Those who do usually plunge their head into some brook or rill, if there happens to be one about.""
  2. verb To tolerate or put up with, especially something unwelcome (usually used in the negative).
    "The coach would not brook any excuses for missing practice."
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brook in a sentence

  • "Most of them don't wash. Those who do usually plunge their head into some brook or rill, if there happens to be one about."
  • They waded across the shallow brook on their hike.
  • The coach would not brook any excuses for missing practice.
  • My grandmother would never brook rudeness at her dinner table.

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What is "brook" in German?
"brook" in German is Bach, Bruch. brook means: A small, natural stream of water.
How do you use "brook" in a sentence?
Example: "They waded across the shallow brook on their hike." In German, "brook" is Bach, Bruch.
Are there other ways to say "brook" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "brook": Bach, Bruch.
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