preying

[US]/pre/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. räuberisch
v. jagen

Example Sentences

this is a mean type of theft by ruthless people preying on the elderly.

Dies ist eine grausame Art von Diebstahl durch skrupellose Menschen, die ältere Menschen ausnutzen.

This matter has been preying on my mind all day.

Diese Angelegenheit beschäftigt mich den ganzen Tag.

This problem has been preying on my mind all day.

Dieses Problem beschäftigt mich den ganzen Tag.

The death of his father is really preying on his mind at the moment. He thinks it was his fault.

Der Tod seines Vaters beschäftigt ihn im Moment sehr. Er denkt, es sei seine Schuld.

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