Bonze

derNoun

bigwig, fat cat, top dog

English translations

  1. 01

    bronze

Word details

German meaning
Ein buddhistischer Mönch, insbesondere in Ostasien.
English meaning
Bonze
Synonym
Mächtiger, Würdenträger
German example
Der Bonze meditierte im Tempel.
English example
The bonze meditated in the temple.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Bonze
Plural Form
die Bonzen

Example sentences with “Bonze”

  1. Die Bonzen in der Firma verdienen zu viel. (The bigwigs in the company earn too much.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Bonze' a formal word?

No, it is a derogatory, colloquial term.