der Fux
Translation
fox, fraternity pledge, clever person, fresher
Examples
Ein schlauer Fux schleicht durch den Wald.
A clever fox sneaks through the forest.
Als Fux muss er die Regeln der Verbindung lernen.
As a pledge, he has to learn the fraternity's rules.
Grammar Patterns
a clever Fux ((Noun)) a clever fox/person A clever Fux is hard to catch.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Fuchs; Antonyms: (in fables) Hase (hare)
Etymology
From Old High German 'fuhs'. The spelling with 'x' is an older or specific variant.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'fox'. The 'x' sound is a direct parallel. It's often used for a 'sly fox' or a clever person.