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pound in German

pound in German is Tierheim, Zwinger, Pfund — pound means the main unit of currency in the United Kingdom, and a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces (about 454 grams).

pound in German

Tierheim
noun
A place for the detention of stray or wandering animals.
Zwinger
noun
A place for the detention of stray or wandering animals.
Pfund
noun
Verwahrstelle
noun
(UK) A place for the detention of automobiles that have been illegally parked, abandoned, etc.
zerstampfen
verb
(transitive) To crush to pieces; to pulverize.
klopfen
verb
(intransitive, of a body part, generally heart, blood, or head) To beat strongly or throb.

What does "pound" mean?

  1. noun The main unit of currency in the United Kingdom, and a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces (about 454 grams).
    "The coffee cost three pounds fifty at the local café."
  2. noun A place where stray animals, or illegally parked vehicles, are held until claimed.
    "They found their missing dog at the local animal pound."
  3. verb To hit something repeatedly and hard.
    "He pounded on the door until someone finally answered."
  4. verb To beat strongly or throb, as a heart or head.
    "Her heart was pounding after the near-miss on the motorway."

pound in a sentence

  • The coffee cost three pounds fifty at the local café.
  • She lost five pounds after cutting out sugar for a month.
  • They found their missing dog at the local animal pound.
  • He pounded on the door until someone finally answered.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "pound" in German?

"pound" in German is Tierheim, Zwinger, Pfund. pound means: The main unit of currency in the United Kingdom, and a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces (about 454 grams).

How do you use "pound" in a sentence?

Example: "The coffee cost three pounds fifty at the local café." In German, "pound" is Tierheim, Zwinger, Pfund.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "pound": Tierheim, Zwinger, Pfund, Verwahrstelle, zerstampfen, klopfen.

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