hamster

UK
/ˈhæm.stə/
US
/ˈhæm.stɚ/

Übersetzungen

hamstersubstantiv
hamsters
Pl.
UK
/ˈhæm.stə/
US
/ˈhæm.stɚ/
She bought a hamster for her son's birthday, and he named it Nibbles.
Elle a acheté un hamster pour l'anniversaire de son fils, et il l'a appelé Nibbles.
Synonyme
small rodent
pet rodent
pocket pet
hamsterverb
hamstered
Präteritum
hamstered
Partizip Perfekt
hamstering
Gerundium
UK
/ˈhæm.stə/
US
/ˈhæm.stɚ/
Informal verb meaning to hoard supplies in a manner reminiscent of a hamster.
thésauriserSurtout pour l'argent ou des biens; implique une accumulation secrète ou compulsive.
During the shortage, she began to hamster canned goods in her pantry.
Pendant la pénurie, elle a commencé à thésauriser des conserves dans son garde-manger.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
accumulerSens plus général, moins marqué par l’idée de dissimulation.
Synonyme
squirrel away
stow away
pile up
tuck away
hamsteradjektiv
Attributive use describing something related to or suitable for a hamster.
hamsterEmploi adjectival pour désigner ce qui est lié au hamster ou destiné à son usage.
He bought a new hamster cage yesterday.
Il a acheté une nouvelle cage hamster hier.

Definitionen

hamstersubstantiv
A small rodent often kept as a pet, known for its cheek pouches and burrowing habits.
She bought a hamster for her son's birthday, and he named it Nibbles.
hamsterverb
To hoard or store (food, supplies, money, etc.) in small amounts for future use, especially secretly or obsessively.
During the shortage, she began to hamster canned goods in her pantry.
hamsteradjektiv
Relating to hamsters or intended for use by a hamster.
He bought a new hamster cage yesterday.