shark

• Ein großer räuberischer Meeresfisch mit Knorpelskelett und stromlinienförmigem Körper, oder ein Mensch, der rücksichtslos, gierig oder in einem bestimmten Bereich äußerst geschickt ist.

A noun referring to a large, predatory marine fish with a cartilaginous skeleton and a streamlined body, or a person who is ruthless, greedy, or exceptionally skilled in a particular field.

1. A2formal

   A large, elongated marine fish with a cartilaginous skeleton, a dorsal fin, and sharp teeth, known as a powerful predator.

   Haifisch

   • The great white shark is one of the ocean's top predators.
   • Sharks have been around for millions of years.
   • We saw a shark fin cutting through the water near the boat.

2. Deceitful personB2informal

   A person who is ruthless, greedy, and dishonest, often taking advantage of others for personal gain.

   Betrüger

   • Be careful of that loan shark; he charges extremely high interest.
   • He's a real shark in the business world, always looking for a quick profit.
   • The con artist was a shark who preyed on elderly people.

   Synonymecheatcon artistexploiterfraudpredatorprofiteerracketeerswindler

3. Skilled expertB2informal

   A person who is unusually skilled or talented in a particular area, often in a competitive field.

   Experte

   • She's a shark at chess, beating everyone in the club.
   • He's a pool shark who can win any game of billiards.
   • That lawyer is a legal shark, known for winning difficult cases.

   Synonymeaceexperthotshotmaestromasterpast masterprovirtuosowhizwizard

• Deutsches Verb dafür, sich wie ein Hai zu verhalten, also auf räuberische oder aggressive Weise, oft im geschäftlichen oder finanziellen Kontext. Gemeint ist meist, andere skrupellos auszubeuten, zu übervorteilen oder abzuzocken.

A verb meaning to act like a shark, typically in a predatory or aggressive manner, often in a business or financial context.

1. Act with trickeryC1informal

   To behave like a shark; to swindle, cheat, or act fraudulently.

   Betrügen

   • He tried to shark his way into the deal by lying about the numbers.
   • The con artist sharked the elderly couple out of their savings.
   • She was known for sharking her competitors in the business world.

   Synonymebilkcheatcondefraudexploitfleecegyprookswindle

2. Hunt sharkB2formal

   To engage in the activity of hunting or catching sharks.

   Haie fangen

   • The fishermen went out to shark in the deep waters.
   • They have been sharking off the coast for decades.
   • He learned to shark from his grandfather.