Smokey
Smokey is the German name for the character or person known as Smokey.
Did you know?
- The German expression im Rauch aufgehen, meaning 'to vanish in smoke', is used to describe a dream or plan that has failed completely.
- The adjective rauchig can also be used metaphorically in German to describe a voice that sounds 'raspy' or 'husky', similar to how one might describe a 'smokey' voice in English.
- German pet owners often choose English names like Smokey to give their animals an international or modern image, even if the pet is not grey.
Examples in context
- Der Raum hat einen rauchigen Geruch.The room has a smokey smell.
- Das Barbecue gibt dem Fleisch einen rauchigen Geschmack.The barbecue gives the meat a smokey flavor.
- Der verrauchte Nachtclub war voller Menschen.The smoky nightclub was full of people.
- Die Szene in dem Film war verraucht und mysteriös.The scene in the movie was smokey and mysterious.
- Das war eine echt qualmige Diskothek, aber wir hatten eine Menge Spaß.That was a seriously smokey nightclub, but we had a lot of fun.
- Smokey ist ein toller Hund.Smokey is a great dog.
- Wo ist Smokey?Where is Smokey?
- Ich habe Smokey gestern gesehen.I saw Smokey yesterday.
Example conversation
Sarah and Maximilian are looking for their pet at the park.
- SarahHast du Smokey gesehen?Have you seen Smokey?
- MaximilianNein, ich habe Smokey nicht gesehen.No, I haven't seen Smokey.
- SarahOh nein, der arme Hund!Oh no, the poor dog!
- MaximilianWir finden ihn sicher bald.We will surely find him soon.
