der Bulle
Translation
bull, cop (slang), bull (finance)
Examples
Der Bulle auf der Weide ist sehr stark.
The bull in the pasture is very strong.
Pass auf, da kommen die Bullen.
Watch out, the cops are coming.
An der Börse kämpfen Bullen und Bären.
At the stock exchange, bulls and bears are fighting.
Grammar Patterns
der Bulle the bull, the cop (slang) Der Bulle ist ein starkes Tier.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Stier (bull); Antonyms: Kuh (cow), Bär (bear, in finance).
Etymology
From Middle High German `bulle`, related to English "bull". The slang for "policeman" likely derives from the powerful, imposing image of a bull.
Memory Tips
Imagine a powerful bull. This image connects to all three meanings: the animal, the imposing cop (slang), and the charging bull of Wall Street (finance).