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Bau

burrow

German grammar
derBaum
Meaning of Bau

underground animal hole

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German[baʊ̯]
Russian transcription[ˈnorə]
burrow
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Bau with Russian translation

Bau usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Заяц прячется в норе.

Der Hase versteckt sich im Bau.

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Под деревом находится глубокая нора.

Unter dem Baum liegt ein tiefer Bau.

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Bau belongs to the topic "Wild Animals". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Bau synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Bau / Höhle / Versteck

H
🇩🇪German
Höhle

Usually denotes a larger or natural cavity (can be a cave or den); does not always mean a small underground burrow.

B1Often
V
🇩🇪German
Versteck

A general word for a hiding place; can be natural or man-made and does not necessarily refer to an animal burrow.

B1Often

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How to pronounce Bau and what this word means

Bau means burrow. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Bau

[baʊ̯]

Bau translation

burrow

Bau examples

Der Hase versteckt sich im Bau.

Bau transcription

[baʊ̯]

Questions about this word

Bau meaning: what does it mean?

unterirdische Höhle oder Röhre, die von Tieren gegraben wurde

Bau pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Bau is pronounced as [baʊ̯]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Bau definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Der Hase versteckt sich im Bau. Translation: Заяц прячется в норе.

Is Bau part of Wild Animals vocabulary?

Yes, Bau (burrow) can be learned in the Wild Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Bau part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, Bau (burrow) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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