No. 5,692 in German
bobby
The German word "Bobby" is a colloquial term for a British police officer.
In a sentence
Der Bobby fuhr schnell um die Kurven.
The Bobby drove quickly around the corners.
In this context, 'Bobby' refers to a type of ride-on toy commonly used by children to scoot around.
Ein Bobby ist in Deutschland ein gebräuchlicher Begriff für ein kleines Kinderfahrzeug.
A Bobby in Germany is a common term for a small children's vehicle.
Here, the term 'Bobby' is used to describe an object, specifically a toy ride-on vehicle designed for children.
In England wird ein Polizist manchmal als Bobby bezeichnet.
In England, a policeman is sometimes referred to as a Bobby.
In this instance, 'Bobby' is used as a colloquial term for a police officer, deriving from the stereotype associated with British culture.
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