predator
das Raubtier, die Raubtiere
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predator
An animal that hunts and eats other animals in order to survive. In biology, it also refers to a specific order of mammals (Carnivora).
Der Löwe ist als König der Tiere bekannt und ein beeindruckendes Raubtier.
The lion is known as the king of animals and is an impressive predator.
predator
A person perceived as ruthless, aggressive, and exploitative, especially in business or social interactions.
In der Finanzwelt gilt er als skrupelloses Raubtier, das nur auf den eigenen Vorteil aus ist.
In the financial world, he is considered a ruthless predator who is only out for his own advantage.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Raubtiere |
| genitive | des Raubtiers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Raubtier | die Raubtiere |
| accusative | das Raubtier | die Raubtiere |
| dative | dem Raubtier | den Raubtieren |
| genitive | des Raubtiers des Raubtieres | der Raubtiere |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Raubtier' (predator) is made up of 'Raub' (robbery/prey-taking, from 'rauben', meaning to rob, hunt, and capture prey) and 'Tier' (animal). So it is literally a 'predatory animal'.
In der Dokumentation ging es um die Jagdmethoden von Raubtieren.
The documentary was about the hunting methods of predators.
In the biological sense, 'Raubtier' (predator) is often combined with adjectives such as 'gefährlich' (dangerous), 'groß' (large), or 'wild' (wild). People also speak of 'Raubtiere in freier Wildbahn' (predators in the wild).
Der Tiger ist ein großes und elegantes Raubtier.
The tiger is a large and elegant predator.
You can recognize the figurative meaning for a person from the context. If it is about business, a career, or ruthless behavior, it probably refers to a human being.
Sein Chef ist ein echtes Raubtier, wenn es um Geschäftsabschlüsse geht.
His boss is a real predator when it comes to business deals.
When a person is called a 'Raubtier' (predator), it is a strong metaphor with a very negative meaning. It describes a ruthless and aggressive person.
Manche Kritiker nennen solche Manager „Raubtiere des Kapitalismus“.
Some critics call such managers 'predators of capitalism'.
robber
In biological descriptions, Räuber can refer to the role of a hunting animal in relation to its prey. Raubtier, by contrast, refers to the animal itself, which hunts and eats other animals. This biological use of Räuber is not separately covered in the meanings provided.
Der Hecht ist ein Raubtier, das kleinere Fische jagt und frisst.
The pike is a predator that hunts and eats smaller fish.
In diesem See ist der Hecht ein wichtiger Räuber kleiner Fische.
In this lake, the pike is an important predator of small fish.
