Stier

bull

noun SHTEER Rare

Also means

Taurus (zodiac)

Usage Note

Stier is masculine, plural Stiere. It also names the zodiac sign Taurus. The idiom den Stier bei den Hörnern packen means to take the bull by the horns. Initial St is "sht".

Examples

"Der Stier scharrte wütend mit den Hufen."

Natural Translation

The bull angrily pawed with its hooves.

Literal Translation

The bull pawed angrily with the hooves.

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