dog

• Ein Haustier und Raubtier, das oft als Begleiter oder für die Arbeit gehalten wird und für seine Treue und Freundlichkeit bekannt ist.

A noun referring to a common four-legged domestic animal often kept as a pet or for work, known for its loyalty and companionship.

1. Domestic animalA1formal

   A four-legged carnivorous mammal domesticated by humans as a pet or for work.

   Haustier

   • The dog barked loudly at the stranger.
   • She walks her dog every morning in the park.
   • Our family dog loves playing fetch.

   Synonymecaninecurhoundmuttpooch

2. Slang for unattractive personB2slangamerican

   Informal term for an unattractive or unpopular person.

   Slang für einen unattraktiven Menschen

   • He called her a dog because of her bad attitude.
   • That guy is such a dog; no one wants to date him.
   • Don't be a dog and eat all the food yourself.

   Synonymebagbeastcronefrumphagtoadtroll

   Antonymebeautyfoxknockoutstunner

3. Foot (slang)C1slangamerican

   Slang term referring to a person's foot.

   Fuß (Slang)

   • My dogs are killing me after that long walk.
   • Take off your shoes and rest your dogs.
   • Those new boots are hurting my dogs.

   Synonymehoofpawtrotter

4. Something of poor qualityB2slang

   Slang for something inferior or worthless.

   Etwas von schlechter Qualität

   • This car is a real dog; it breaks down constantly.
   • The movie was a dog; I want my money back.
   • He bought a dog of a phone that doesn't work.

   Synonymebombdudflopgarbagejunklemonlosertrashturkey

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemanden zu verfolgen oder hartnäckig hinter ihm her zu sein, oft aufdringlich oder belästigend.

A verb meaning to follow or pursue someone persistently, often in a troublesome or nagging manner.

1. Follow persistentlyB2informal

   To follow someone closely and persistently, often in an annoying way.

   Verfolgen

   • The paparazzi dogged the celebrity everywhere she went.
   • Reporters dogged the politician with questions.
   • He dogged her footsteps throughout the city.

   Synonymefollowhoundpursueshadowstalktailtracktrail

   Antonymeguideleadleave

2. Trouble persistentlyC1informal

   To bother or plague someone continuously with problems or demands.

   Bedrängen

   • Financial worries dogged him for years.
   • Doubts dogged the project from the beginning.
   • Injuries dogged the athlete's career.

   Synonymebesetbotherharryhoundpersecutepesterplaguetorment

   Antonymeaidassisthelprelieve