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bunny
A colloquial word borrowed from English for a rabbit or hare, often with the connotation of being cute or small.
Die Kinder waren begeistert von dem kleinen Bunny im Streichelzoo.
The children were delighted by the little bunny in the petting zoo.
Bunny
A term for a hostess or waitress in a Playboy Club who wears a special costume with rabbit ears and a tail.
In den 1960er Jahren war es für viele junge Frauen ein Traum, als Bunny in einem der berühmten Clubs zu arbeiten.
In the 1960s, it was a dream for many young women to work as a Bunny in one of the famous clubs.
'Bunny' is a loanword from English. In German, such words often take the neuter article 'das', especially when they are perceived as cute or small.
Das kleine Pony auf der Weide ist sehr süß.
The little pony in the pasture is very cute.
The context makes clear which meaning is intended. If it is about animals, a zoo, or cuteness, it means a rabbit. If it is about clubs, costumes, or the 1960s, it means the hostess.
Im Tierpark gab es ein Gehege mit vielen kleinen Bunnys.
At the animal park, there was an enclosure with lots of little bunnies.
In the meaning 'Kaninchen' (rabbit), 'Bunny' is very colloquial. It is often used to express a cute or childlike way of speaking.
Schau mal, Mama, da hoppelt ein süßes Bunny!
Look, Mom, there's a cute bunny hopping over there!
rabbit
Kaninchen and Bunny can refer to the same animal. Kaninchen is the neutral term, while Bunny sounds colloquial and often emphasizes something cute or small. Kaninchen is more appropriate in factual situations, whereas Bunny can work in casual speech.
Auf dem Foto zeigte das Kind stolz sein kleines Bunny.
In the photo, the child proudly showed off their little bunny.
Im Tierheim suchte die Familie ein ruhiges Kaninchen als Haustier aus.
At the animal shelter, the family chose a calm rabbit as a pet.
