runner in German
runner in German is Läufer, Läuferin, Laufschuh — runner means a person who runs, especially as a sport or form of exercise.
runner in German
Läufer
Läuferin
Laufschuh
(Australia, Canada, Ireland, Scotland) A type of soft-soled shoe originally intended for runners.
Kufe
A mechanical part intended to guide or aid something else to move (using wheels or sliding).
Tischläufer
A strip of fabric used to decorate or protect a table or dressing table.
Läufer
A long, narrow carpet for a high-traffic area such as a hall or stairs.
What does "runner" mean?
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noun A person who runs, especially as a sport or form of exercise.
"My neighbour is a keen runner and takes part in the local park race."
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noun Someone who carries messages, errands, or goods, often informally or illegally (e.g. a drug runner).
"The office hired a runner to take parcels and papers across town."
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noun A long, narrow strip of fabric or carpet used to decorate a table or cover a hallway floor.
"A lace runner down the middle of the dining table made it look elegant."
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noun A long horizontal shoot sent out by certain plants (like strawberries) that roots to form new plants.
"Each runner from the mother plant grows a small new plantlet at its tip."
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runner in a sentence
- My neighbour is a keen runner and takes part in the local park race.
- She trains as a competitive runner every morning before work.
- The office hired a runner to take parcels and papers across town.
- Police arrested a runner who was smuggling goods across the border at night.
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What is "runner" in German?
"runner" in German is Läufer, Läuferin, Laufschuh. runner means: A person who runs, especially as a sport or form of exercise.
How do you use "runner" in a sentence?
Example: "My neighbour is a keen runner and takes part in the local park race." In German, "runner" is Läufer, Läuferin, Laufschuh.
Are there other ways to say "runner" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "runner": Läufer, Läuferin, Laufschuh, Kufe, Tischläufer.
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