German word

Bote

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈboːtə/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmessenger

Example

Der Bote überbrachte die Nachricht.

The messenger delivered the message.

Illustration for Bote (messenger)

More examples

Wir schickten einen Boten mit dem Dokument.

We sent a messenger with the document.

Core concept

A person stands between sender and recipient, carrying a message or parcel and handing it over.

Common phrases

  • einen Boten schicken

    send a messenger

  • als Bote fungieren

    serve as a messenger

Similar words

Postbote: A postal worker who delivers letters and parcels to homes or businesses.
Kurier: A private courier who rapidly delivers urgent parcels or important documents.
Zusteller: A delivery worker who brings online orders and other shipments to recipients.
Botschafter: A diplomat who officially represents a country abroad and conducts negotiations.

Definition in German

Ein Mensch, der eine Botschaft, Nachricht oder Sendung übergibt.

Word origin

Bote comes through Middle High German bote from Old High German boto, ultimately from a Germanic root related to bieten, 'to offer'.

Usage tips

  • Bote is a weak masculine noun: der Bote, des Boten, and plural die Boten.

Other meanings

  • couriernoun
  • delivery personnoun
  • errand runnernoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Postbotemail carriernoun
  • Botendienstmessenger servicenoun
  • Botinfemale messengernoun

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