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cowboy in German

cowboy in German is Cowboy, Kuhhirte — cowboy means a person, especially in the American West, who herds and tends cattle, traditionally on horseback.

cowboy in German

Cowboy
noun
A man who tends free-range cattle, especially in the American West.
Kuhhirte
noun
A man who tends free-range cattle, especially in the American West.
Cowboy
noun
A man who identifies with cowboy culture, including wearing a cowboy hat and being a fan of country and western music.

What does "cowboy" mean?

  1. noun A person, especially in the American West, who herds and tends cattle, traditionally on horseback.
    "The cowboy rounded up the strays before nightfall."
  2. noun Informal: someone who acts recklessly or without proper care, especially in business or trade work.
    "Don't hire that builder — he's a real cowboy who cuts corners."
  3. verb To work herding cattle.
    "He spent his twenties cowboying on ranches in Wyoming."
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cowboy in a sentence

  • The cowboy rounded up the strays before nightfall.
  • Don't hire that builder — he's a real cowboy who cuts corners.
  • He spent his twenties cowboying on ranches in Wyoming.

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What is "cowboy" in German?

"cowboy" in German is Cowboy, Kuhhirte. cowboy means: A person, especially in the American West, who herds and tends cattle, traditionally on horseback.

How do you use "cowboy" in a sentence?

Example: "The cowboy rounded up the strays before nightfall." In German, "cowboy" is Cowboy, Kuhhirte.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "cowboy": Cowboy, Kuhhirte.

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