die Beute
Translation
prey, booty, loot, spoils
Examples
Der Löwe jagt seine Beute.
The lion hunts its prey.
Die Diebe teilten die Beute.
The thieves shared the loot.
Grammar Patterns
to make ((sth.)) one's ((Beute)). The lion made the zebra its prey.
to be on the hunt for ((Beute)). The thieves were on the hunt for loot.
Similar Words
der Fang (catch), das Raubgut (loot), das Opfer (victim)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'biute' (exchange, distribution), related to the English word 'booty'.
Memory Tips
Imagine pirates dividing their 'booty'. 'Beute' and 'booty' are cognates and sound similar.