English–German

“cowboy” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkaʊ̯bɔɪ̯/

Example

Der Cowboy reitet auf dem Pferd.

The cowboy is riding a horse.

Illustration for Cowboy (cowboy)

How to say “cowboy” in German

“Cowboy” in German is Cowboy.

A rider on horseback moving among cattle, with the rough Western figure also evoking a swaggering person.

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

Example sentences with Cowboy

Investoren kritisierten die Cowboy-Geschäftspraktiken des Start-ups.

Investors criticized the startup's cowboy business practices.

Tips for using Cowboy

  • In German, Cowboy is masculine, with der Cowboy and the plural die Cowboys, and its figurative use can sound dismissive.

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