poach in German
poach in German is pochieren, wildern, klauen — poach means to cook something gently in barely simmering liquid, usually water.
poach in German
pochieren
(transitive) To cook (something) in simmering or very hot liquid (usually water; sometimes wine, broth, or otherwise).
wildern
(ambitransitive) To take game or fish illegally.
klauen
stehlen
abwerben
(business, ambitransitive) To entice (an employee or customer) to switch from a competing company to one's own.
What does "poach" mean?
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verb To cook something gently in barely simmering liquid, usually water.
"She poached the eggs for exactly three minutes."
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verb To illegally hunt or catch animals on someone else's land or in a protected area.
"Rangers arrested two men caught poaching elephants for their tusks."
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verb To lure an employee, client, or idea away from a competitor.
"The rival firm poached their best engineer with a huge salary offer."
poach in a sentence
- She poached the eggs for exactly three minutes.
- You can poach chicken breasts in stock for a moist result.
- Rangers arrested two men caught poaching elephants for their tusks.
- The rival firm poached their best engineer with a huge salary offer.
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "poach" in German?
"poach" in German is pochieren, wildern, klauen. poach means: To cook something gently in barely simmering liquid, usually water.
How do you use "poach" in a sentence?
Example: "She poached the eggs for exactly three minutes." In German, "poach" is pochieren, wildern, klauen.
Are there other ways to say "poach" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "poach": pochieren, wildern, klauen, stehlen, abwerben.
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