beast
word
/ˈbist/
beest
/bˈiːst/
beest
Definition
A beast is a large, dangerous, or wild animal. It can also be used informally for a person or thing that is extremely powerful, difficult, or impressive.
Usage & Nuances
Often sounds stronger and more dramatic than 'animal'. In negative contexts, it can suggest cruelty or lack of control; in slang, 'You're a beast' is often praise for strength or skill. Common phrases include 'wild beast' and 'a beast of a problem'.
Spanish: bestia - animal salvajePortuguese (BR): fera - bestaPortuguese (PT): fera - bestaChinese (Simplified): 野兽 - 牲畜Chinese (Traditional): 野獸 - 牲畜Hindi: जानवर - दैत्य जैसा प्राणीArabic: وحش - حيوان مفترسBengali: পশু - জন্তু - দানব (রূপক অর্থে শক্তিশালী ব্যক্তি বা বস্তু)Russian: зверь - животное - монстр (переносно о человеке или предмете)Japanese: 獣 - 怪物（比喩的に人や物）Vietnamese: quái vật - thú dữ - con vật (ẩn dụ về người/vật mạnh mẽ)Korean: 짐승 - 야수 - 괴물(비유적으로 사람 또는 사물)Turkish: canavar - vahşi hayvan - yaratık (mecazi olarak güçlü insan/şey)Urdu: درندہ - وحشی جانور - بلا (مجازی معنوں میں طاقتور فرد یا چیز)Indonesian: binatang buas - monster (kiasan untuk orang/benda yang kuat)
Example Sentences
The hunter saw a beast in the forest.
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This workout is a beast, but I’m almost done.
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We finally fixed the printer, but that thing was a beast.
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That machine is a beast.
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He is a beast at chess.
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She carried that couch upstairs by herself—what a beast.
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