squab

skwɑb
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Translation of squab into German,

Noun

1.

bird

young pigeon or dove, especially one that has not yet flown
Taubenküken
  • The nest was filled with squabs just beginning to feather.Das Nest war voller junger Tauben, die gerade anfingen zu federn
2.

cooking

US
meat from a young pigeon or dove
US
Jungtaube Taubenfleisch
  • They served roasted squab at the dinner.Zum Abendessen servierten sie eine gebratene Jungtaube.

Adjective

appearance

Dated
short and fat in appearance
Dated
  • The squab puppy waddled across the room.Der stämmig Welpe watschelte durch den Raum.
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  • squab: young pigeon or dove, especially one that has not yet flown
    (bird) Taubenküken
  • squab: meat from a young pigeon or dove
    (cooking) Jungtaube
  • squab: thick flat cushion for a seat
    (furniture) Sitzkissen

Synonyms and analogies of squab in English

Examples of squab in a sentence

  • Squabs are often used in gourmet cooking.
  • The chef prepared a delicious squab salad.
  • Squab is often considered a delicacy in gourmet restaurants.
  • The squab needed to be reupholstered after years of use.
  • He chose a squab that matched the sofa's fabric.
  • In school, she was self-conscious about being a squab.

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

Noun
dasTaubenkükennn.

In the garden, a squab explored its surroundings with cautious curiosity.

Im Garten erkundete ein Taubenküken mit vorsichtiger Neugierde seine Umgebung.

dasTäubchennn.

He cooks squab, pigeons fall from the sky.

Er macht Täubchen, Vögel fallen vom Himmel.

dasKükennn.

They discovered a squab in the branch, chirping for its mother.

Sie entdeckten ein Küken im Geäst, das nach seiner Mutter rief.

Sitzflächen.

The formal tension between the seat squab and the bow line of the body is a speciality of this design.

Die formale Spannung zwischen der Sitzfläche und der Bogenlinie des Corpus ist eine Besonderheit dieses Entwurfs.

dasPolsternn.

Their picnic included a soft squab laid out for everyone to lounge on comfortably.

Ihr Picknick beinhaltete ein weiches Polster, auf dem sich alle bequem ausruhen konnten.

Adjective
pummeligeadj.

The squab puppy waddled over to greet us with boundless energy.

Der pummelige Welpe watschelte mit ungebremster Energie, um uns zu begrüßen.

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squab: Examples and translations in context

A squab sat alone on the rooftop, surveying the bustling city street.

Ein Taubenküken saß allein auf dem Dach und beobachtete die belebte Straße.

The wildlife center rescued a squab that had fallen from its nest.

Das Wildtierzentrum rettete ein Taubenküken, das aus dem Nest gefallen war.

I learned that a squab is often considered a delicacy in various cuisines.

Ich habe gelernt, dass Taubenküken in verschiedenen Küchen als Delikatesse gelten.

After the rain, a squab appeared, its feathers glistening in the sunlight.

Nach dem Regen erschien ein Taubenküken, dessen Federn im Sonnenlicht glitzerten.

Mom pointed out a squab, marveling at its tiny size and gentle demeanor.

Mama zeigte auf ein Taubenküken und bewunderte seine kleine Größe und sanftes Wesen.

A squab is often shy, preferring to stay close to its nest.

Ein Taubenküken ist oft schüchtern und bleibt lieber in der Nähe seines Nests.

The squab cooed softly, attracting attention from those passing by.

Das Taubenküken gurrte leise und erregte die Aufmerksamkeit der Vorübergehenden.

With time, the squab will grow feathers and eventually take to the sky.

Mit der Zeit wird das Taubenküken Federn bekommen und irgendwann in die Lüfte steigen.

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