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jaeger

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈjeɪɡər/

KK: /ˈjeɪɡər/

noun
Definition

A type of bird that lives in northern seas and is known for chasing and stealing food from smaller birds.


Example

The jaeger swooped down to steal a fish from the smaller gull.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever seen a jaeger at the beach?
Sloth B
No, I haven't! What do they look like?
Sloth A
They're large dark birds that chase smaller ones for food.
Sloth B
That sounds fascinating! I would love to spot a jaeger one day.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
hunter
skua
fowler
Antonyms
prey
victim
target
Root Explanation

**Jaeger** → The word 'jaeger' comes from the German word 'Jäger', meaning 'hunter'. It is derived from the verb 'jagen', which means 'to hunt'. The term refers to someone who hunts, particularly in the context of hunting game or wildlife.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'hunter' in German ('Jäger') to remember that 'jaeger' refers to someone who hunts.

Visually Confused Words
jager
jagger
jeer
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