der Butz
Translation
core (of a fruit), bogeyman, bugbear
Examples
Wirf den Butz vom Apfel bitte weg.
Please throw away the apple core.
Das Kind hat Angst vor dem Butz im Schrank.
The child is afraid of the bogeyman in the closet.
Grammar Patterns
the core of sth. der Butz von et3 The core of the apple is on the table.
to be afraid of the bogeyman Angst vor dem Butz haben The child is afraid of the bogeyman.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kerngehäuse (core), Schreckgespenst (bogeyman)
Etymology
From Old High German 'bozan' (to beat, knock), referring to a lump or something stubby.
Memory Tips
Imagine a scary bogeyman ('Butz') eating an apple and leaving only the core ('Butz'). One word for two different, somewhat unpleasant things.