die Robbe, -n
seal
Ein Tier, das im Meer lebt, Flossen hat und gut schwimmen kann. Es ruht oft auf Eis oder am Strand.
The German word "Robbe" is a noun that refers to a seal, as in the marine mammal. "Robben," the plural form, encompasses various species of marine mammals in the pinniped family, which primarily comprises true seals (earless seals), fur seals, and sea lions. There are no compounded meanings or prefixes within "Robbe" to break down into smaller components. Words with similar meaning include "Seehund" (type of seal, literally "sea dog"), which is often used interchangeably with "Robbe," though "Seehund" sometimes refers more specifically to members of the family Phocidae or true seals.
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Examples
Eine Robbe liegt auf dem Felsen.noun
A seal is lying on the rock.
Die Robbe schwimmt schnell durch das kalte Wasser.noun
The seal swims quickly through the cold water.
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