die Beute
Translation
prey, booty, loot, haul
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 eagle made the mouse its prey.
to be out for ((Beute)). The fox is out for prey.
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
Think of pirates and their 'booty'. The German word 'Beute' is a direct relative and sounds very similar.