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duck in German

duck in German is Ente, Entenweibchen, weibliche Ente — duck means a web-footed water bird, often kept domestically or hunted.

duck in German

Ente
noun
Ente
noun
Specifically, an adult female duck; contrasted with drake and with duckling.
Entenweibchen
noun
Specifically, an adult female duck; contrasted with drake and with duckling.
weibliche Ente
noun
Specifically, an adult female duck; contrasted with drake and with duckling.
ducken
verb
(transitive) To quickly lower (the head or body), often in order to prevent it from being struck by something.
sich ducken
verb
(transitive) To quickly lower (the head or body), often in order to prevent it from being struck by something.
sich schnell bücken
verb
(transitive) To quickly lower (the head or body), often in order to prevent it from being struck by something.
untertauchen
verb
(intransitive) To go under the surface of water and immediately reappear; to plunge one's head into water or other liquid.
ausweichen
verb
(transitive, figurative) To evade doing something, especially something considered a responsibility.

What does "duck" mean?

  1. noun A web-footed water bird, often kept domestically or hunted.
    "They fed bread to the ducks at the park pond."
  2. verb To lower the head or body quickly to avoid being hit.
    "He had to duck to avoid the low doorway."
  3. verb To avoid or evade a task, question, or responsibility.
    "The minister ducked the question about the budget cuts."
  4. noun (British, informal) A term of endearment for a friend or stranger.
    ""Are you alright, duck?" the shopkeeper asked."
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duck in a sentence

  • They fed bread to the ducks at the park pond.
  • He had to duck to avoid the low doorway.
  • She ducked behind the sofa when the ball came flying at her.
  • The minister ducked the question about the budget cuts.

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What is "duck" in German?

"duck" in German is Ente, Entenweibchen, weibliche Ente. duck means: A web-footed water bird, often kept domestically or hunted.

How do you use "duck" in a sentence?

Example: "They fed bread to the ducks at the park pond." In German, "duck" is Ente, Entenweibchen, weibliche Ente.

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

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "duck": Ente, Entenweibchen, weibliche Ente, ducken, sich ducken, sich schnell bücken.

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