cave in German
cave in German is Achtung, Höhle — cave means a natural hollow space underground or in the side of a cliff or hill.
cave in German
Achtung
(British, public school slang) look out!; beware!
Höhle
A large, naturally-occurring cavity formed underground or in the face of a cliff or a hillside.
What does "cave" mean?
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noun A natural hollow space underground or in the side of a cliff or hill.
"We sheltered from the rain in a small cave near the beach."
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noun Informally, a private room or space someone retreats to (a "man cave").
"Her brother's cave in the basement is full of games and old sofas."
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verb To give in or surrender, especially after resisting.
"He said no to a puppy for months, then finally caved."
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verb To collapse inward.
"The roof of the tunnel began to cave after days of heavy rain."
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cave in a sentence
- We sheltered from the rain in a small cave near the beach.
- Bats roosted deep inside the limestone cave.
- Her brother's cave in the basement is full of games and old sofas.
- Dad retreats to his cave whenever the football is on.
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What is "cave" in German?
"cave" in German is Achtung, Höhle. cave means: A natural hollow space underground or in the side of a cliff or hill.
How do you use "cave" in a sentence?
Example: "We sheltered from the rain in a small cave near the beach." In German, "cave" is Achtung, Höhle.
Are there other ways to say "cave" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "cave": Achtung, Höhle.
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