blue whale
der Blauwal, die Blauwale
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blue whale
A very large baleen whale that lives in the oceans and mainly feeds on plankton. The blue whale is considered the largest animal living today.
Der Blauwal kann mehr als 30 Meter lang werden.
The blue whale can grow to more than 30 meters in length.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Blauwale |
| genitive | des Blauwales |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Blauwal | die Blauwale |
| accusative | den Blauwal | die Blauwale |
| dative | dem Blauwal | den Blauwalen |
| genitive | des Blauwales des Blauwals | der Blauwale |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Blauwal' (blue whale) is made up of 'blau' (blue) and 'Wal' (whale). The first component describes this animal's typical bluish-gray coloring.
Auf den Fotos ist die bläuliche Haut des Blauwals deutlich zu erkennen.
The blue whale's bluish skin is clearly visible in the photos.
The verbs 'beobachten' (to observe), 'sichten' (to spot), and 'schützen' (to protect) are often used with 'Blauwal' (blue whale). These combinations are especially common in texts about marine research and conservation.
Die Forschenden konnten vor der Küste mehrere Blauwale beobachten.
The researchers were able to observe several blue whales off the coast.
Words such as 'Population' (population), 'Lebensraum' (habitat), and 'Schutz' (protection) often appear in reports about the blue whale. These texts frequently discuss population trends and the dangers facing these animals.
Der Schutz der Blauwale ist ein wichtiges Ziel des internationalen Meeresschutzes.
Protecting blue whales is an important goal of international marine conservation.
