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
(nautical) A float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, indicate a navigational channel or for other purposes
Tonne
(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
(transitive) To keep afloat or aloft; used with up.
aufbojen
(transitive) To keep afloat or aloft; used with up.
flott erhalten
(transitive) To keep afloat or aloft; used with up.
tragen
(transitive) To keep afloat or aloft; used with up.
über Wasser halten
(transitive) To keep afloat or aloft; used with up.
aufrechterhalten
(transitive) To support or maintain at a high level.
hoch halten
(transitive) To support or maintain at a high level.
oben halten
(transitive) To support or maintain at a high level.
abbaken
(transitive) To mark with a buoy.
ausbojen
(transitive) To mark with a buoy.
mit Bojen markieren
(transitive) To mark with a buoy.
mit einer Boje markieren
(transitive) To mark with a buoy.
beflügeln
To maintain or enhance enthusiasm or confidence; to lift the spirits of.
What does "buoy" mean?
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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."
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verb To keep something floating, or to lift someone's spirits or confidence.
"Good news about the harvest buoyed the farmers' spirits."
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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.
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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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