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pursuit in German

pursuit in German is Verfolgung, Streben — pursuit means the act of chasing or seeking after something or someone.

pursuit in German

Verfolgung
noun
The act of pursuing.
Streben
noun
The act of pursuing.

What does "pursuit" mean?

  1. noun The act of chasing or seeking after something or someone.
    "The police gave chase in a high-speed pursuit through the city."
  2. noun A hobby or activity someone regularly does for enjoyment.
    "Gardening is one of his favourite leisure pursuits."
  3. noun A track cycling event where two riders or teams start on opposite sides of the track and try to catch each other.
    "She won gold in the individual pursuit at the velodrome."
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pursuit in a sentence

  • The police gave chase in a high-speed pursuit through the city.
  • She dedicated her life to the pursuit of scientific truth.
  • Gardening is one of his favourite leisure pursuits.
  • She won gold in the individual pursuit at the velodrome.

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What is "pursuit" in German?

"pursuit" in German is Verfolgung, Streben. pursuit means: The act of chasing or seeking after something or someone.

How do you use "pursuit" in a sentence?

Example: "The police gave chase in a high-speed pursuit through the city." In German, "pursuit" is Verfolgung, Streben.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "pursuit": Verfolgung, Streben.

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