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dude

/d(j)uːd/ /duːd/

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noun

Kerl, Typ

A man, generally a younger man.

Examples :

"So we were at the mall and these two dudes just walk up to us and say "hi"."

Also, wir waren in der Mall, und diese zwei Typen kamen einfach auf uns zu und sagten: „Hallo“.

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noun

Kerl, Mann

(used in the vocative) A term of address for someone, typically a man, particularly when cautioning him or offering him advice.

Examples :

"Dude, be careful crossing the street; there's a lot of traffic. "

Kerl, sei vorsichtig beim Überqueren der Straße; es gibt viel Verkehr.

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noun

Anfänger, Neuling

An inexperienced cowboy.

Examples :

"The new dude on the ranch was still learning how to rope calves. "

Der neue Anfänger auf der Ranch lernte immer noch, wie man Kälber fesselt.

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noun

Tourist, Tourist

Examples :

"The new dude from Japan is taking pictures of the school building. "

Der neue Tourist aus Japan macht Fotos vom Schulgebäude.

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noun

Dandy, Geck

A man who is very concerned about his dress and appearance; a dandy, a fop.

Examples :

"The new dude in the office carefully chose his tie and suit every morning. "

Der neue Dandy im Büro suchte jeden Morgen sorgfältig seine Krawatte und seinen Anzug aus.

appearance style person

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verb

jemanden als Kumpel anreden

To address someone as dude.

Examples :

""Please don't dude me; I'm your teacher, not your friend." "

Bitte sag nicht Kumpel zu mir; ich bin dein Lehrer, nicht dein Freund.

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verb

Auf einer Ranch Urlaub machen

To take a vacation in a dude ranch.

Examples :

"My cousin is duing at a dude ranch this summer. "

Mein Cousin macht diesen Sommer Urlaub auf einer Ranch.

entertainment holiday

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verb

Sich herausputzen, sich aufbrezeln

Usually followed by up: to dress up, to wear smart or special clothes.

Examples :

"My brother is duded up for the school dance tonight. "

Mein Bruder hat sich heute Abend für den Schulball herausgeputzt.

appearance style wear

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interjection

Alter, Mann, Kumpel

A term of address, usually for a man, conveying awe, excitement, surprise, etc.

Examples :

"Dude! You finally called!"

Alter! Du hast endlich angerufen!

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