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buoy in German

buoy in German is Boje, Tonne, auf der Wasseroberfläche halten — buoy means a floating marker anchored in water to warn of danger, mark a channel, or show a location.

buoy in German

Boje
noun
(nautical) A float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, indicate a navigational channel or for other purposes
Tonne
noun
(nautical) A float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, indicate a navigational channel or for other purposes
auf der Wasseroberfläche halten
verb
(transitive) To keep afloat or aloft; used with up.
aufbojen
verb
(transitive) To keep afloat or aloft; used with up.
flott erhalten
verb
(transitive) To keep afloat or aloft; used with up.
tragen
verb
(transitive) To keep afloat or aloft; used with up.
über Wasser halten
verb
(transitive) To keep afloat or aloft; used with up.
aufrechterhalten
verb
(transitive) To support or maintain at a high level.
hoch halten
verb
(transitive) To support or maintain at a high level.
oben halten
verb
(transitive) To support or maintain at a high level.
abbaken
verb
(transitive) To mark with a buoy.
ausbojen
verb
(transitive) To mark with a buoy.
mit Bojen markieren
verb
(transitive) To mark with a buoy.
mit einer Boje markieren
verb
(transitive) To mark with a buoy.
beflügeln
verb
To maintain or enhance enthusiasm or confidence; to lift the spirits of.

What does "buoy" mean?

  1. noun A floating marker anchored in water to warn of danger, mark a channel, or show a location.
    "The sailors steered carefully around the warning buoy."
  2. verb To keep something floating, or to lift someone's spirits or confidence.
    "Good news about the harvest buoyed the farmers' spirits."

buoy in a sentence

  • The sailors steered carefully around the warning buoy.
  • A red buoy marked the edge of the swimming area.
  • Good news about the harvest buoyed the farmers' spirits.
  • Strong export figures buoyed the local economy.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "buoy" in German?

"buoy" in German is Boje, Tonne, auf der Wasseroberfläche halten. buoy means: A floating marker anchored in water to warn of danger, mark a channel, or show a location.

How do you use "buoy" in a sentence?

Example: "The sailors steered carefully around the warning buoy." In German, "buoy" is Boje, Tonne, auf der Wasseroberfläche halten.

Are there other ways to say "buoy" in German?

Yes — German has 15 translations listed for "buoy": Boje, Tonne, auf der Wasseroberfläche halten, aufbojen, flott erhalten, tragen.

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