der Fux
Translation
fox, fraternity pledge, clever person, freshman
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
Connect it to the English word 'fox'. The 'x' makes it easy to remember. Also used for a 'sly fox' or a clever person.