prey in German
prey in German is Beute, auflauern, lauern — prey means an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal.
prey in German
Beute
auflauern
(intransitive) To act as a predator.
lauern
(intransitive) To act as a predator.
What does "prey" mean?
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noun An animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal.
"The cheetah crouched in the grass, waiting for its prey to move."
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verb To hunt and kill for food, or to exploit someone vulnerable.
"Spiders prey on flies that get caught in their webs."
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prey in a sentence
- The cheetah crouched in the grass, waiting for its prey to move.
- The hawk circled above, watching for prey in the field below.
- Spiders prey on flies that get caught in their webs.
- Owls prey on small rodents at night.
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What is "prey" in German?
"prey" in German is Beute, auflauern, lauern. prey means: An animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal.
How do you use "prey" in a sentence?
Example: "The cheetah crouched in the grass, waiting for its prey to move." In German, "prey" is Beute, auflauern, lauern.
Are there other ways to say "prey" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "prey": Beute, auflauern, lauern.
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