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weasel in German

weasel in German is Wiesel, Mauswiesel, Hermännchen — weasel means a small, slender carnivorous mammal with a long body and short legs, related to the stoat and ferret.

weasel in German

Wiesel
noun
Any of the carnivorous mammals of the genera Mustela, Neogale, Poecilogale, and Lyncodon, having a slender body, a long tail and usually a light brown upper coat and light-coloured belly.
Wiesel
noun
A least weasel (Mustela nivalis).
Mauswiesel
noun
A least weasel (Mustela nivalis).
Hermännchen
noun
A least weasel (Mustela nivalis).
Kleinwiesel
noun
A least weasel (Mustela nivalis).
Zwergwiesel
noun
A least weasel (Mustela nivalis).
Wiesel
noun
Any of certain other species of the family Mustelidae.
Marder
noun
Any of certain other species of the family Mustelidae.

What does "weasel" mean?

  1. noun A small, slender carnivorous mammal with a long body and short legs, related to the stoat and ferret.
    "A weasel darted across the path and vanished into the hedge."
  2. noun A sneaky or deceitful person.
    "He's a weasel who'll say anything to avoid blame."
  3. verb To get out of an obligation or gain something through evasive, dishonest means.
    "She tried to weasel out of paying her share of the bill."
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weasel in a sentence

  • A weasel darted across the path and vanished into the hedge.
  • He's a weasel who'll say anything to avoid blame.
  • She tried to weasel out of paying her share of the bill.

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What is "weasel" in German?

"weasel" in German is Wiesel, Mauswiesel, Hermännchen. weasel means: A small, slender carnivorous mammal with a long body and short legs, related to the stoat and ferret.

How do you use "weasel" in a sentence?

Example: "A weasel darted across the path and vanished into the hedge." In German, "weasel" is Wiesel, Mauswiesel, Hermännchen.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "weasel": Wiesel, Mauswiesel, Hermännchen, Kleinwiesel, Zwergwiesel, Marder.

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