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coot in German

coot in German is Blässhuhn, Wasserhuhn, Blessralle — coot means a dark waterbird with a distinctive white patch on its forehead, often seen on lakes and ponds.

coot in German

Blässhuhn
noun
Any of various aquatic birds of the genus Fulica that are mainly black with a prominent frontal shield on the forehead.
Wasserhuhn
noun
Any of various aquatic birds of the genus Fulica that are mainly black with a prominent frontal shield on the forehead.
Blessralle
noun
Any of various aquatic birds of the genus Fulica that are mainly black with a prominent frontal shield on the forehead.
Belche
noun
Any of various aquatic birds of the genus Fulica that are mainly black with a prominent frontal shield on the forehead.

What does "coot" mean?

  1. noun A dark waterbird with a distinctive white patch on its forehead, often seen on lakes and ponds.
    "A pair of coots paddled across the pond."
  2. noun (informal, usually "old coot") An eccentric or foolish person, especially an old man.
    "The old coot next door still won't use a mobile phone."
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coot in a sentence

  • A pair of coots paddled across the pond.
  • The old coot next door still won't use a mobile phone.

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What is "coot" in German?

"coot" in German is Blässhuhn, Wasserhuhn, Blessralle. coot means: A dark waterbird with a distinctive white patch on its forehead, often seen on lakes and ponds.

How do you use "coot" in a sentence?

Example: "A pair of coots paddled across the pond." In German, "coot" is Blässhuhn, Wasserhuhn, Blessralle.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "coot": Blässhuhn, Wasserhuhn, Blessralle, Belche.

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