simian

ˈsɪmiən
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Translation of simian into German,

Adjective

1.

resembling apes

resembling an ape or monkey
  • His simian grin was unforgettable.Sein affenartiges Grinsen war unvergesslich.
2.

animals

TECH.
related to apes and monkeys
TECH.
affenartig primatenähnlich affenhaft
  • The simian features of the sculpture were striking.Die affenartigen Züge der Skulptur waren beeindruckend.

Noun

1.

primate group

TECH.
ape or monkey
TECH.
  • We observed a simian at the zoo.Wir beobachteten einen Primaten im Zoo.
2.

scientific

TECH.
primate of the infraorder Simiiformes
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  • The simian swung from branch to branch.Der Primat schwang sich von Ast zu Ast.
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  • simian: ape or monkey
    (primate group) Affe
  • simian: primate of the infraorder Simiiformes
    (scientific) Affe

Synonyms and analogies of simian in English

Examples of simian in a sentence

  • His simian movements amused the children.
  • The artist captured simian expressions in the painting.
  • Simian characteristics were evident in the creature's design.
  • The simian swung effortlessly from branch to branch.
  • A simian's intelligence can be quite surprising.
  • The zoo's new exhibit features a rare simian.

Translations of "simian" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derAffenm.

All simian species except adult apes or baboons/ mandrills.

Alle Affen außer erwachsenen Menschenaffen und Pavianen/ Mandrills.

derPrimatnm.

In this park, a playful simian stole food from an unsuspecting tourist.

In diesem Park stahl ein verspielter Primat einem ahnungslosen Touristen Essen.

Adjective
affenartigeradj.

In the story, a simian character taught valuable life lessons to the humans around.

In der Geschichte lehrte ein affenartiger Charakter den Menschen in seiner Umgebung wertvolle Lebenslektionen.

affenartigadj.

but the knuckles indicate the suborder is simian.

aber die Knöchel deuten auf die Unterordnung affenartig.

der Affenadj.

He drew inspiration from simian movements for his new dance routine.

Er ließ sich von den Bewegungen der Affen für seine neue Tanzroutine inspirieren.

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He drew inspiration from simian movements for his new dance routine.

Er ließ sich von den Bewegungen der Affen für seine neue Tanzroutine inspirieren.

No doubt the villager sees things the same way, and the hapless simian, were he able to speak, would likely agree.

Sicher dürfte der Dorfbewohner das genauso sehen, und der unglückliche Affe, könnte er sprechen, würde vermutlich zustimmen.

You're a high-strung simian trying to make it in a human world that just doesn't get you.

Du bist ein hochneurotischer Affe, der versucht, es in einer Welt voll Menschen, die ihn nicht verstehen, zu etwas zu bringen.

Just because I share physiological traits with simian primates doesn't make me a monkey's uncle, does it?

Nur weil ich die physiologischen Merkmale eines affenähnlichen Primaten besitze, macht mich das nicht zum Onkel eines Affen, oder?

Yet the expected tour de force, the final battle between simian and sapien?

Und dennoch... Der erwartete Höhepunkt, der finale Kampf zwischen Affen und Menschen?

Choice-driven adventure places the fate of simian and man in your hands - and your friends

Das interaktive Abenteuer legt das Schicksal von Affen und Menschen in eure Hände - und in die eurer Freunde

In her travel blog, she wrote about her encounter with a wild simian.

In ihrem Reiseblog schrieb sie über ihre Begegnung mit einem wilden Primaten.

In the wild, a simian's social structure is quite complex.

In freier Wildbahn ist die soziale Struktur eines Primaten ziemlich komplex.

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