coral
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coral
A small cnidarian animal that lives in the sea, often in large colonies, and forms calcium carbonate skeletons from which coral reefs develop.
Die einzelne Koralle ist ein winziges Tier, das in Symbiose mit Algen lebt.
The individual coral is a tiny animal that lives in symbiosis with algae.
coral
The hard, often colorful calcium carbonate skeleton of coral animals, which is made into jewelry or decorative objects.
Sie trug eine wunderschöne Kette aus roter Koralle.
She wore a beautiful necklace made of red coral.
coral
A shade of color that describes a reddish orange or a light pink-orange, similar to the color of many types of coral.
Für die Wand im Wohnzimmer wählte sie den warmen Farbton Koralle.
For the wall in the living room, she chose the warm shade coral.
The three meanings can be distinguished well from context. If it is about the sea or biology, the animal is meant. If it is about jewelry or material, the skeleton is meant. If it is about fashion or interior design, the color is meant.
Viele Korallen sind durch die Erwärmung der Meere bedroht.
Many corals are threatened by the warming of the oceans.
When the animal is meant, 'Koralle' (coral) often appears in the plural. Typical combinations are 'Korallen bilden Riffe' (corals form reefs), 'Korallen wachsen langsam' (corals grow slowly), or 'Korallensterben' (coral die-off) as an ecological problem.
Das Great Barrier Reef besteht aus unzähligen kleinen Korallen.
The Great Barrier Reef consists of countless small corals.
When 'Koralle' (coral) refers to the material for jewelry or art, it is often used as an uncountable noun in the singular. It then frequently follows the preposition 'aus' (made of/from) and appears without an article.
Er kaufte ihr in Italien eine Kette aus Koralle.
He bought her a coral necklace in Italy.
As a color term, 'Koralle' (coral) can stand as a noun after a preposition or be part of an adjective. For example, you say 'ein T-Shirt in Koralle' (a T-shirt in coral) or 'ein korallefarbenes Kleid' (a coral-colored dress).
Sie hat ihre Fingernägel in einem leuchtenden Koralle lackiert.
She painted her fingernails in a bright coral.
