English–German

“bull” in German

German

AlsoStier

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbʊlə/

Example

Der Bulle ist stark.

The bull is strong.

Illustration for Bulle (bull)

How to say “bull” in German

“Bull” in German is Bulle.

A broad, forceful presence that can appear in a cattle pen or in a rough description of a policeman.

Full entry for Bulle: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Bulle

Auf der Weide stand ein Bulle und bewachte die Herde.

A bull stood in the pasture and guarded the herd.

Tips for using Bulle

  • 'Bulle' is masculine, with the plural 'Bullen', and its police sense is colloquial and can sound derogatory, so 'Polizist' is safer in neutral speech.

Other German words for “bull”

Auf dem Bauernhof steht ein großer Stier.

There is a big bull on the farm.

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