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buzzard in German

buzzard in German is Bussard, Mäusebussard, alte Gaunerin — buzzard means a broad-winged bird of prey in the hawk family.

buzzard in German

Bussard
noun
Any of several Old World birds of prey of the genus Buteo with broad wings and a broad tail.
Mäusebussard
noun
Any of several Old World birds of prey of the genus Buteo with broad wings and a broad tail.
alte Gaunerin
noun
(colloquial, derogatory, slang, often preceded by "old", the "old buzzard") In North America, a curmudgeonly or cantankerous man; an old person; a mean, greedy person.
alter Gauner
noun
(colloquial, derogatory, slang, often preceded by "old", the "old buzzard") In North America, a curmudgeonly or cantankerous man; an old person; a mean, greedy person.

What does "buzzard" mean?

  1. noun A broad-winged bird of prey in the hawk family.
    "A buzzard circled slowly above the field."
  2. noun US informal: a grumpy or unpleasant old man.
    "The old buzzard complained about the noise again."
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buzzard in a sentence

  • A buzzard circled slowly above the field.
  • The old buzzard complained about the noise again.

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What is "buzzard" in German?

"buzzard" in German is Bussard, Mäusebussard, alte Gaunerin. buzzard means: A broad-winged bird of prey in the hawk family.

How do you use "buzzard" in a sentence?

Example: "A buzzard circled slowly above the field." In German, "buzzard" is Bussard, Mäusebussard, alte Gaunerin.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "buzzard": Bussard, Mäusebussard, alte Gaunerin, alter Gauner.

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