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pawn in German

pawn in German is Bauer, Verpfändung, Schachfigur — pawn means to leave an item with a pawnbroker as security in exchange for money.

pawn in German

Bauer
noun
(chess) The most numerous chess piece, or a similar piece in a similar game. In chess, each side starts with eight; moves are only forward, and attacks are only diagonally or en passant.
Verpfändung
noun
An instance of pawning something.
Schachfigur
noun
(idiomatic) A person being manipulated by another, being used to some end.
Bauer
noun
(idiomatic) A person being manipulated by another, being used to some end.
Pfand
noun
(rare) A pawnshop; pawnbroker.
Leihhaus
noun
(rare) A pawnshop; pawnbroker.
Pfandhaus
noun
(rare) A pawnshop; pawnbroker.
Pfandleiher
noun
(rare) A pawnshop; pawnbroker.
Versatzstück
noun
(rare) A pawnshop; pawnbroker.
verpfänden
verb
(transitive) To give as security on a loan of money; especially, to deposit (something) at a pawn shop.

What does "pawn" mean?

  1. verb To leave an item with a pawnbroker as security in exchange for money.
    "He pawned his watch to cover the rent."
  2. noun The least valuable chess piece, which moves forward and captures diagonally.
    "She sacrificed a pawn to open up an attack on the king."
  3. noun A person being used or manipulated by someone more powerful, for their own ends.
    "The intern felt like a pawn in the executives' office politics."

pawn in a sentence

  • He pawned his watch to cover the rent.
  • She sacrificed a pawn to open up an attack on the king.
  • The intern felt like a pawn in the executives' office politics.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "pawn" in German?

"pawn" in German is Bauer, Verpfändung, Schachfigur. pawn means: To leave an item with a pawnbroker as security in exchange for money.

How do you use "pawn" in a sentence?

Example: "He pawned his watch to cover the rent." In German, "pawn" is Bauer, Verpfändung, Schachfigur.

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

Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "pawn": Bauer, Verpfändung, Schachfigur, Pfand, Leihhaus, Pfandhaus.

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