minnow in German
minnow in German is Elritze, Bitterfisch, Maipiere — minnow means any of several small freshwater fish, especially the common minnow found in European streams.
minnow in German
Elritze
The common minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus), a small freshwater fish of the carp family Cyprinidae which has a green back with black elongated blotches, commonly swimming in large shoals.
Bitterfisch
The common minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus), a small freshwater fish of the carp family Cyprinidae which has a green back with black elongated blotches, commonly swimming in large shoals.
Maipiere
The common minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus), a small freshwater fish of the carp family Cyprinidae which has a green back with black elongated blotches, commonly swimming in large shoals.
Pfrille
The common minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus), a small freshwater fish of the carp family Cyprinidae which has a green back with black elongated blotches, commonly swimming in large shoals.
What does "minnow" mean?
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noun Any of several small freshwater fish, especially the common minnow found in European streams.
"Children caught minnows in jars along the creek."
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noun A person, team, or organization of little importance or influence compared to bigger rivals.
"The tournament's minnows shocked everyone by beating the defending champions."
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minnow in a sentence
- Children caught minnows in jars along the creek.
- The tournament's minnows shocked everyone by beating the defending champions.
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What is "minnow" in German?
"minnow" in German is Elritze, Bitterfisch, Maipiere. minnow means: Any of several small freshwater fish, especially the common minnow found in European streams.
How do you use "minnow" in a sentence?
Example: "Children caught minnows in jars along the creek." In German, "minnow" is Elritze, Bitterfisch, Maipiere.
Are there other ways to say "minnow" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "minnow": Elritze, Bitterfisch, Maipiere, Pfrille.
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