beast

dieNoun

das Biest (neut.); das Tier (neut.)

Word details

German meaning
Bestie bezeichnet ein wildes, gefährliches Tier oder metaphorisch eine grausame, unmenschliche Person.
English meaning
Beast
Synonym
Ungeheuer, Biest
German example
Die Bestie griff die Wanderer im Wald an.
English example
The beast attacked the hikers in the forest.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Bestie
Plural Form
die Bestien

Example sentences with “beast”

  1. The beast roared. (Das Biest brüllte.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best translation for 'beast'?

'Biest' is often used for a mean person or mythical creature; 'Tier' is a general animal.