hobo in German
hobo in German is Vagabund, Obdachloser — hobo means a homeless person who travels from place to place, historically often by illegally hopping freight trains.
hobo in German
Vagabund
(North America) A wandering homeless person, especially (historical) one illegally travelling by rail or (pejorative) a penniless, unemployed bum.
Obdachloser
(North America) A wandering homeless person, especially (historical) one illegally travelling by rail or (pejorative) a penniless, unemployed bum.
What does "hobo" mean?
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noun A homeless person who travels from place to place, historically often by illegally hopping freight trains.
"During the Great Depression, many hobos rode the rails looking for work."
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noun A large, slouchy handbag.
"She carried a brown leather hobo bag over one shoulder."
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hobo in a sentence
- During the Great Depression, many hobos rode the rails looking for work.
- She carried a brown leather hobo bag over one shoulder.
- Avoid bulky styles such as duffle sacks, buckets, doctors' satchels, and hobos.
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What is "hobo" in German?
"hobo" in German is Vagabund, Obdachloser. hobo means: A homeless person who travels from place to place, historically often by illegally hopping freight trains.
How do you use "hobo" in a sentence?
Example: "During the Great Depression, many hobos rode the rails looking for work." In German, "hobo" is Vagabund, Obdachloser.
Are there other ways to say "hobo" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "hobo": Vagabund, Obdachloser.
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