die Robbe
seal
A mammal that lives in water, with a rounded body, short limbs, and flippers, found along coasts and in seas.
EXAMPLE
Die Robbe sonnte sich auf einem Felsen an der Küste.
The seal basked on a rock on the coast.
die Robbe
seal
die Robbe, die Robben
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Robbe, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Robben |
| genitive | der Robbe |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Robbe | die Robben |
| accusative | die Robbe | die Robben |
| dative | der Robbe | den Robben |
| genitive | der Robbe | der Robben |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Typical verbs
“Robbe” (seal) is often used with verbs from the contexts of observation and animal protection: you can observe, rescue, or care for a seal.
EXAMPLE
Die Helfer versorgten die verletzte Robbe am Strand.
The helpers cared for the injured seal on the beach.
Habitat
Descriptions of seals often include words for their habitat and behavior, such as “Küste” (coast), “Strand” (beach), “Felsen” (rock), “Meer” (sea), and “schwimmen” (to swim).
EXAMPLE
Die Robbe schwamm vom Felsen zurück ins Meer.
The seal swam back into the sea from the rock.
Compound nouns
“Robbe” (seal) often forms or appears as part of compound nouns related to animals, such as “Robbenbaby” (seal pup) and “Robbenkolonie” (seal colony).
EXAMPLE
Die Robbe blieb nahe bei der großen Robbenkolonie.
The seal stayed close to the large seal colony.
In real life
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