English–German

“prey” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbɔɪ̯tə/

Example

Der Fuchs trägt die Beute in sein Versteck.

The fox carries its prey to its den.

Illustration for Beute (prey)

How to say “prey” in German

“Prey” in German is Beute.

A captured animal or taken object is carried away as the captor's gain.

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

Example sentences with Beute

Die Katze versteckte die Beute unter dem Sofa.

The cat hid the prey under the sofa.

Tips for using Beute

  • Beute is feminine, with the article die, and it often functions as a mass or collective noun rather than a regular count noun.

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