coral reef
das Korallenriff, die Korallenriffe
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coral reef
A reef usually located below the surface of the sea, formed from the limestone skeletons of corals and providing a habitat for many marine animals.
Das Korallenriff vor der Küste ist für seine farbenprächtigen Fische bekannt.
The coral reef off the coast is known for its colorful fish.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Korallenriffe |
| genitive | des Korallenriffes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Korallenriff | die Korallenriffe |
| accusative | das Korallenriff | die Korallenriffe |
| dative | dem Korallenriff | den Korallenriffen |
| genitive | des Korallenriffes des Korallenriffs | der Korallenriffe |
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'Korallenriff' (coral reef) is made up of 'Korallen' (corals) and 'Riff' (reef). The word therefore refers to a reef formed from corals.
Das Korallenriff liegt nur wenige Meter unter der Wasseroberfläche.
The coral reef lies just a few meters below the surface of the water.
Common collocations include 'ein Korallenriff erkunden' (to explore a coral reef), 'ein Korallenriff schützen' (to protect a coral reef), and 'an einem Korallenriff tauchen' (to dive at a coral reef). The location phrase 'vor der Küste' (off the coast) is also often used with this word.
Viele Taucher wollen einmal an einem Korallenriff tauchen.
Many divers would like to dive at a coral reef at least once.
'Korallenriff' (coral reef) frequently appears in texts about marine conservation and climate change. Typical topics include protecting coral reefs and coral die-off.
Steigende Wassertemperaturen bedrohen das Korallenriff vor der Insel.
Rising water temperatures are threatening the coral reef off the island.
