posse in German
posse in German is Suchtrupp, Bande, Clique — posse means a group of people, especially one gathered to help enforce the law.
posse in German
Suchtrupp
(US) A search party.
Bande
(US, Jamaica, slang) A criminal gang. [from 20th c.]
Clique
(colloquial) A group of (especially young) people seen as constituting a peer group or band of associates; a gang, a group of friends. [from 20th c.]
Trupp
(colloquial) A group of (especially young) people seen as constituting a peer group or band of associates; a gang, a group of friends. [from 20th c.]
What does "posse" mean?
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noun A group of people, especially one gathered to help enforce the law.
"The sheriff formed a posse to track down the outlaws."
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noun Informally, a group of friends or associates.
"She showed up to the party with her whole posse."
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posse in a sentence
- The sheriff formed a posse to track down the outlaws.
- She showed up to the party with her whole posse.
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What is "posse" in German?
"posse" in German is Suchtrupp, Bande, Clique. posse means: A group of people, especially one gathered to help enforce the law.
How do you use "posse" in a sentence?
Example: "The sheriff formed a posse to track down the outlaws." In German, "posse" is Suchtrupp, Bande, Clique.
Are there other ways to say "posse" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "posse": Suchtrupp, Bande, Clique, Trupp.
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