squatter

ˈskwɑːtər
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Translation of squatter into German,

Noun

1.

illegal occupant

person who occupies property without legal right
Hausbesetzer mBesetzer m
  • The squatter lived in the abandoned house for months..Der Hausbesetzer lebte monatelang in dem verlassenen Haus.
2.

bathroom

UK
informal term for a squat toilet
UK
  • The campsite only had a squatter for use.Der Campingplatz hatte nur eine Hocktoilette zur Benutzung.
3.

Australian history

Dated
historical large-scale grazier or landowner in Australia
Dated
Squatter Großgrundbesitzer mViehzüchter m
  • The squatter owned vast lands in the outback.Der Squatter besaß riesige Ländereien im Outback.

Adjective

1.

temporary

UK
makeshift or temporary in nature
UK
  • They lived in squatter conditions after the storm.Nach dem Sturm lebten sie unter provisorischen Bedingungen.
2.

illegal occupation

related to occupying without legal permission
  • The squatter settlement was cleared by authorities.Die illegal besetzte Siedlung wurde von den Behörden geräumt.
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Expressions with squatter: examples in English and translations in German

Besitzrecht des Hausbesetzers
After years living there, she gained squatter's rights.
Souveränität der Siedler
Souveränität der Ansiedler
Squatter sovereignty was a key issue in the 1850s.

Images of squatter

  • squatter: informal term for a squat toilet
    (bathroom) Hocktoilette

Synonyms and analogies of squatter in English

Examples of squatter in a sentence

  • The squatter refused to leave the property.
  • The public restroom featured a squatter.
  • Travelers often encounter a squatter in rural areas.
  • The squatter expanded his territory in the 1800s.
  • Squatters played a key role in Australian agriculture.
  • The refugees built squatter shelters along the riverbank.
squat
skwɑt
squattedsquattestsquatting
Verb
1.

physical posture

intr.
bend deeply at the knees while resting on feet
intr.
  • She squatted to pick up the dropped keys.Sie hockte sich, um die heruntergefallenen Schlüssel aufzuheben.
2.

exercise

tr./intr.
perform exercises by bending knees and rising
tr./intr.
  • He squats every morning to strengthen his legs.Er macht jeden Morgen Kniebeugen, um seine Beine zu stärken.
3.

illegal occupation

tr./intr.Rare
occupy a place without the owner's permission
tr./intr.Rare
besetzen okkupieren
  • They squatted in the abandoned house for months.Sie besetzten monatelang das verlassene Haus.
Noun
1.

exercise

position with knees bent and buttocks near heels
  • He held a squat for several minutes.Er hielt mehrere Minuten lang eine Hocke.
2.

fitness

exercise bending knees and rising with weight
  • She does squats to strengthen her legs.Sie macht Kniebeugen, um ihre Beine zu stärken.
3.

real estate

UK
building occupied without permission
UK
  • They lived in a squat for a year.Sie lebten ein Jahr lang in einem besetzten Haus.
4.

sanitation

RareUK
toilet used by squatting
RareUK
  • The campsite only had a squat for use.Der Campingplatz hatte nur einen Hocktoilette zur Verfügung.
Adjective

appearance stability

short and broad, often looking sturdy or unattractive
  • The squat building looked sturdy and hard to knock over.Das gedrungene Gebäude wirkte stabil und kaum umzuwerfen.

Expressions with squat: examples in English and translations in German

hinhocken
niederhocken
He had to squat down to pick up the coin.
sich hinhocken
After the run, I popped a squat beside the trail.
hinsetzen
Platz nehmen
After a long walk, we decided to cop a squat under the tree.
Übung
He did ten squat thrusts to warm up before his workout..
Hocktoilette
Many public restrooms in Asia have a squat toilet.
überhaupt nichts
nichts
He knows doodly-squat about the project.

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

Noun
derHausbesetzernm.

A squatter can face eviction from private property without warning.

Ein Hausbesetzer kann ohne Vorwarnung von privatem Eigentum geräumt werden.

derBesetzernm.

The authorities will turf out the illegal squatter from the abandoned building.

Die Behörden werden den illegalen Besetzer aus dem verlassenen Gebäude vertreiben.

derSquatternm.

The listing agent said the squatter will be gone by next week.

Der Squatter wird nächste Woche weg sein.

derLandbesetzernm.

you're nothing more than a well-respected squatter.

dass du nicht mehr als ein respektierter Landbesetzer bist.

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Other translations for squatter:

  • illegaler Siedlern.

squatter: Examples and translations in context

Concerned neighbors watched as the squatter moved into the old school.

Besorgte Nachbarn schauten zu, wie der Hausbesetzer in die alte Schule einzog.

A squatter may find shelter in abandoned homes or warehouses.

Ein Hausbesetzer kann in verlassenen Häusern oder Lagerhallen Unterschlupf finden.

Despite being a squatter, he took good care of the land.

Trotz seiner Rolle als Hausbesetzer kümmerte er sich gut um das Land.

Community members assisted the squatter in finding a legal solution.

Gemeindemitglieder halfen dem Hausbesetzer, eine legale Lösung zu finden.

A squatter might choose to remain hidden to avoid legal repercussions.

Ein Hausbesetzer könnte sich versteckt halten, um rechtliche Konsequenzen zu vermeiden.

He didn't realize he was a squatter until the owner returned.

Er wusste nicht, dass er ein Hausbesetzer war, bis der Eigentümer zurückkehrte.

An eviction notice was served to the squatter after months of trespassing.

Nach Monaten des Hausfriedensbruchs wurde dem Hausbesetzer eine Räumungsmitteilung zugestellt.

It is difficult to remove a squatter once they establish residency.

Es ist schwierig, einen Hausbesetzer zu entfernen, sobald er sich niedergelassen hat.

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