Buck in different languages

Buck in Different Languages

Discover 'Buck' in 134 Languages: Dive into Translations, Hear Pronunciations, and Uncover Cultural Insights.

Updated on March 6, 2024

The word 'buck' is a small but mighty term, carrying a range of meanings and cultural significance. Originally referring to a male deer, 'buck' has evolved to represent strength, courage, and determination. It's also a versatile term, used in expressions like 'pass the buck' and 'buckle down,' and as slang for a dollar in the United States. But what about in other languages? Understanding the translation of 'buck' in different languages can offer a glimpse into the cultural nuances of various countries.

For instance, in German, 'Bock' can mean 'billy goat' or 'enjoyment,' while in Spanish, 'macho' is the term for a male animal, including a buck. In French, 'bouc' is the word for a male goat, but interestingly, 'buck' is also used in nautical language to refer to a type of knot. These translations not only help us communicate effectively across languages but also reveal fascinating cultural contexts.

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Buck in Sub-Saharan African Languages

Afrikaansbok
"Bok" in Afrikaans can also refer to a police officer.
Amharicባክ
In Amharic, ባክ (buck) can also refer to a small amount of money or a specific type of traditional coffee maker.
Hausagara
"Gara" also means "horse" or "donkey" in different Hausa dialects.
Igboego
In the Igbo language, the word “ego” has the primary meaning of “male deer” but can also refer to “money.”
Malagasybuck
The Malagasy word "buck" shares its root with the English "buck", meaning male deer, but in Malagasy specifically refers to a male goat
Nyanja (Chichewa)tonde
Some Nyanja dialects have a phrase 'tonde la mtima' which may be translated as 'to be heartbroken' or 'to have a heavy heart'.
Shonabuck
'Buck' in Shona may also refer to a male person or an adult male animal, similar to 'bull' in English.
Somalilacag
The word 'lacag' also translates to cash and money, which might have been derived from its use in the traditional Somali barter system where livestock served as a form of currency.
Sesothobuck
The Sesotho word "buck" can also mean "young man" or an act of "jumping".
Swahilimume
"Mume" also means "husband" in Swahili, and is related to the Proto-Bantu word "*mwɑːmiː" meaning "owner" or "master."
Xhosainyamakazi
As the word 'inyamakazi' means both 'buck' and 'man', a Xhosa hunter would only call the animal inyamakazi ('meat of a buck animal') as opposed to inyama yendoda ('meat of a human man').
Yorubaẹtu
The word ẹtu in Yoruba also means a type of masquerade or an animal trap made with a gourd.
Zuluimpunzi
In Zulu, 'impunzi' has the secondary meanings of 'man' or 'male' and is used in the idiom 'impuzi yendoda' to describe a 'manly man', emphasising strength and courage.
Bambarabuck
Ewebuck
Kinyarwandabuck
Lingalabuck ya mbongo
Lugandabuck
Sepedibuck
Twi (Akan)buck

Buck in North African & Middle Eastern Languages

Arabicدولار
The word "دولار" (dollar) in Arabic can also refer to a type of silver coin minted in the Middle Ages.
Hebrewדוֹלָר
The word "דוֹלָר" (dollar) in Hebrew comes from the German word "Thaler", which was a large silver coin used in Europe from the 16th to the 19th centuries.
Pashtoوړه
The Pashto word "وړه" can also refer to a "male deer" or a "buck with large antlers".
Arabicدولار
The word "دولار" (dollar) in Arabic can also refer to a type of silver coin minted in the Middle Ages.

Buck in Western European Languages

Albaniandollar
In Albanian, "dollar" is colloquially called "dolar" or "bak", which also means "money" or "currency" in general.
Basquetxapela
The word 'txapela', originally 'txapel', comes from the Latin 'cappellus' (hat).
Catalandòlar
In Catalan, 'dòlar' shares the same root as 'talar' ('to cut'), referring to the silver coins that were cut from a larger piece.
Croatianmužjak
The word 'mužjak' can also be used to describe someone who exhibits masculine characteristics or a malevolent spirit in Croatian folklore.
Danishsorteper
Sorteper's origins are traced to the early Danish word "sorthapre," meaning "dark brown or black horse," and was first used to describe the colour of a deer.
Dutchbok
In Dutch, "bok" can also refer to a male sheep or goat.
Englishbuck
In slang, "buck" can refer to a dollar bill.
Frenchmâle
The word “mâle” originates from the Latin word “masculus”, meaning “male” and can sometimes be an alternate way of referring to a human man.
Frisianbok
"Bock" also refers to a kind of beer that first emerged in Einbeck around 1378 and later gained popularity in Germany and the Czech Republic.
Galicianbuck
In Galician, "buck" also means "male deer" and is related to the word "bouquet".
Germanbock
The word "Bock" can also refer to a type of beer, a billy goat, or a mistake.
Icelandicpeningur
In Icelandic, the word "peningur" can also refer to a large coin or a small amount of money.
Irishboc
In Irish, "boc" literally translates to "he-goat" but also means "male deer" and "male hare".
Italiansecchio
"Secchio" comes from the Latin word "situs" (dry), but can also mean a "bucket" or a "basin".
Luxembourgishbuck
Luxembourgish: “Bock” has three meanings: male deer, goat, or a low sturdy horse.
Maltesebuck
The word "buck" in Maltese is derived from the Italian word "bocca" which means "mouth" and can also refer to "a kiss" or a "mouthful of food".
Norwegianbukk
In the Norwegian language, "bukk" not only means "buck" but also refers to a polite bow or a small farm or homestead in Telemark
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil)bode
"Bode" in Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil) comes from the Latin word "bovidus", meaning "ox" or "cattle". Despite its literal meaning, it is also used as a slang term for an old car.
Scots Gaelicboc
Boc also means "ram, he-goat, stag, bull"}
Spanishdólar
The Spanish word "dólar" comes from the German "thaler". The word "thaler" originally referred to a type of coin minted in the 16th century in the Holy Roman Empire.
Swedishbock
In Swedish, "bock" can also refer to a specific type of beer and to the animal goat.
Welshbwch
The etymology of 'bwch' is obscure, perhaps from an Indo-European root, also 'boch' ('swollen')

Buck in Eastern European Languages

Belarusianдаляр
The word "даляр" (buck) derives from the German "Taler".
Bosnianbuck
In Bosnian, “buck” is also a verb meaning “to curse, swear” or “to fool”.
Bulgarianдолар
The Bulgarian word "долар" can also refer to a type of silver coin minted in Maria Theresa's era and used throughout the Ottoman Empire.
Czechdolar
In Czech, "dolar" can also refer to a "dollar" as a unit of currency.
Estonianbuck
In Estonian, the word "buck" can also refer to a horse or a sheep, and it is related to the German word "Bock".
Finnishbuck
In Finnish, "buck" also means "male deer" or "male rabbit."
Hungarianbak
In Hungarian, "bak" also means "look" or "watch".
Latvianbuks
The Latvian word "buks" is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "*bheug-", meaning "to bend". It can also mean "corner" or "hip".
Lithuanianspardytis
The word "spardytis" is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "*sper-", meaning "to kick" or "to jump", and is cognate with the Latin word "spargere", meaning "to scatter" or "to sow".
Macedonianдолар
The word "долар" can also refer to the US dollar, or to a large sum of money in general.
Polishbryknięcie
"Bryknięcie" (buck) in Polish also means "a stumble" or "a fall".
Romaniandolar
In Romanian, "dolar" means "buck", but can also refer to the Canadian dollar or Australian dollar
Russianдоллар
The Russian word "доллар" (dollar) is also used to refer to the American dollar specifically.
Serbianдолар
The Serbian word "долар" derives from the German "Taler" and originally referred to a silver coin.
Slovakdolár
The word “dolár” is also used in Slovak to describe deer antlers.
Sloveniandolar
In Slovenian, "dolar" can also refer to a silver coin or a unit of silver.
Ukrainianдолар
In Ukrainian slang, it can also refer to counterfeit US dollars.

Buck in South Asian Languages

Bengaliবক
The Bengali word "বক" (bok) also refers to a kind of heron.
Gujaratiહરણ
"Harana" (हरण), meaning "deer" in Gujarati, also denotes the act of kidnapping in Hindi/Sanskrit because deer were seen as symbols of beauty.
Hindiबक
"बक" (buck) is the name of a demon in Hindu mythology.
Kannadaಬಕ್
The Kannada word "ಬಕ್" (buck) also holds meanings of "male deer", "money", "rupee" and "a rupee coin".
Malayalamബക്ക്
The word "buck" in Malayalam can also refer to a type of antelope or a young male deer.
Marathiबोकड
The term "बोकड" in Marathi can also refer to a type of small, round wooden container used for storing spices or other small items.
Nepaliपैसा
Nepali पैसा 'coin' derives from an Indic dialect word for copper, and also relates to English 'peso' and French 'pecune'.
Punjabiਹਿਸਾਬ
"Hisab" is also a term used in Punjabi wrestling, referring to a specific hold in which one wrestler wraps their arms around their opponent and attempts to lift them off their feet.
Sinhala (Sinhalese)බාල්දිය
The word "බාල්දිය" also means "young girl" in Sinhala, which is its original meaning.
Tamilபக்
The Tamil word 'பக்' ('buck') is a loanword from English, but is also homophonous with the native Tamil root word 'பக்' (pag) meaning 'to divide' or 'to separate'.
Teluguబక్
The word "buck" can also mean a male deer or a dollar (currency) in English.
Urduہرن
The word 'ہرں' is also used to refer to the doe of red deer in some dialects.

Buck in East Asian Languages

Chinese (Simplified)降压
It is also used as a translation of 'buck' in the sense of 'to throw off a rider' or 'to defy authority'.
Chinese (Traditional)降壓
"降壓" means "to reduce pressure" in Chinese, and is also used to describe a type of electrical converter that reduces voltage.
Japanese降圧
The Japanese word "降圧" can also refer to a decrease in blood pressure.
Korean책임
책임 can also mean "responsibility" in Korean, but it's not to be confused with the similar-looking term 책임감 ("sense of responsibility")
Mongolianбак
The Mongolian word "бак" (buck) also means "male", "man", "boyfriend", "husband" and "father".
Myanmar (Burmese)ခေါ
In Burmese, "ခေါ" can also refer to the male of certain animals, such as a boar or buffalo.

Buck in South East Asian Languages

Indonesianuang
The word "uang" in Indonesian is derived from the Chinese word "wang" and also means "money" or "currency".
Javanesedhuwit
In Javanese, 'dhuwit' primarily refers to money, but it can also mean 'deer' or 'fortune', reflecting its historical association with the value placed on deer during the Majapahit era.
Khmerbuck
The word "buck" in Khmer can also mean "male deer" or "money".
Laoຄຸ
"ຄຸ" is sometimes used as a term of endearment for a child.
Malaywang kertas
"Wang kertas" can also refer to banknotes in Malay
Thaiเจ้าชู้
Vietnamesecái xô
The word `Cái xô` can also refer to a bucket or pail, highlighting its dual role in both animal care and everyday household use.
Filipino (Tagalog)buck

Buck in Central Asian Languages

Azerbaijanidollar
In Azerbaijani, the word
Kazakhбак
"Бак" in Kazakh also means "frog" or "toad."
Kyrgyzбак
In Kyrgyz, the word "бак" can also mean "hero" or "warrior."
Tajikбак
The word "бак" ("buck") in Tajik can also mean "goat" or "ram".
Turkmenbag
Uzbekbuk
In Uzbek, "buk" also means "stag" or "male deer."
Uyghurbuck

Buck in Pacific Languages

Hawaiianʻolokaʻa
ʻOlokaʻa can also mean to "cut off" or "behead" in Hawaiian, reflecting the destructive nature of bucks.
Maoribuck
In Maori, "buck" can also refer to a male sheep.
Samoanbuck
The Samoan word "buck" is cognate with the English word "buck", both ultimately deriving from the Proto-Germanic word *bukkaz.
Tagalog (Filipino)balahibo
In the 17th century, 'balahibo' referred more broadly to 'animal fur'

Buck in American Indigenous Languages

Aymarabuck
Guaranibuck

Buck in International Languages

Esperantovirbesto
In addition to its primary meaning, "virbesto" can also refer to a male deer or a ram.
Latinhircum
The Latin word 'hircum' originally referred to a young goat, possibly from the Indo-European root 'ker' meaning 'horn'.

Buck in Others Languages

Greekαίξ
The word “αίξ” can also refer to “a storm” and “the goat constellation”.
Hmongphaws muaslwj
The word "phaws muaslwj" can also refer to a male deer.
Kurdishqeşmer
The word "qeşmer" also means "a male goat" or "a male sheep" in Kurdish.
Turkishkova
"Kovalama" fiilinden türemiştir ve bir şeyi peşinden koşmak anlamına da gelebilir.
Xhosainyamakazi
As the word 'inyamakazi' means both 'buck' and 'man', a Xhosa hunter would only call the animal inyamakazi ('meat of a buck animal') as opposed to inyama yendoda ('meat of a human man').
Yiddishבאַק
"Yiddish bucks" can be deer, males or dollars
Zuluimpunzi
In Zulu, 'impunzi' has the secondary meanings of 'man' or 'male' and is used in the idiom 'impuzi yendoda' to describe a 'manly man', emphasising strength and courage.
Assameseবাক
Aymarabuck
Bhojpuriबक के बा
Dhivehiބަކަރިއެވެ
Dogriबक
Filipino (Tagalog)buck
Guaranibuck
Ilocanobuck
Kriobɔk
Kurdish (Sorani)باک
Maithiliबक
Meiteilon (Manipuri)ꯕꯛ
Mizobuck a ni
Oromobuqqee
Odia (Oriya)ବାଲ
Quechuabuck
Sanskritबक
Tatarбак
Tigrinyabuck
Tsongabuck

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