puppet in German

puppet in German is Marionette, Handpuppe — puppet means a doll-like figure of a person or animal moved by strings, rods, or a hand inside it.

puppet in German

Marionette

noun

Any small model of a person or animal able to be moved by strings or rods, or in the form of a glove.

Handpuppe

noun

Any small model of a person or animal able to be moved by strings or rods, or in the form of a glove.

Marionette

noun

(figuratively) A person, country, etc, controlled by another.

What does "puppet" mean?

noun A doll-like figure of a person or animal moved by strings, rods, or a hand inside it.
"The children laughed as the puppet danced on its strings."
noun A person, government, or organization that is controlled by another and only appears to act independently.
"Critics called the new regime a puppet government installed by its powerful neighbor."
verb To control or manipulate someone or something as if it were a puppet.
"The board accused him of trying to puppet the committee's decisions."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

puppet in a sentence

The children laughed as the puppet danced on its strings.
She performed the whole show using hand puppets.
Critics called the new regime a puppet government installed by its powerful neighbor.
The newspaper said the mayor was merely a puppet of the wealthy developers.

Similar words in German

dummy figurehead marionette mouthpiece pawn tool

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "puppet" in German?

"puppet" in German is Marionette, Handpuppe. puppet means: A doll-like figure of a person or animal moved by strings, rods, or a hand inside it.

How do you use "puppet" in a sentence?

Example: "The children laughed as the puppet danced on its strings." In German, "puppet" is Marionette, Handpuppe.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "puppet": Marionette, Handpuppe.

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