ray
der Rochen, die Rochen
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ray
A cartilaginous fish that usually lives in the sea, with a flattened body and large, wing-shaped pectoral fins. Some species of ray have a venomous barb on their tail.
Der Rochen glitt lautlos über den sandigen Meeresboden.
The ray glided silently over the sandy seabed.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Rochen |
| genitive | des Rochens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Rochen | die Rochen |
| accusative | den Rochen | die Rochen |
| dative | dem Rochen | den Rochen |
| genitive | des Rochens | der Rochen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Rochen' is also found in animal names such as 'Stechrochen' (stingray) and 'Zitterrochen' (electric ray). The component 'Rochen' indicates the animal group; the first part can refer to a special ability.
Zu den Rochen gehören auch Stechrochen und Zitterrochen.
Rays also include stingrays and electric rays.
To describe the calm, flowing movement of a ray, the phrase 'durchs Wasser gleiten' (to glide through the water) is often used.
Wir sahen einen großen Rochen, der langsam durchs Wasser glitt.
We saw a large ray that slowly glided through the water.
When diving or visiting an aquarium, people often talk about 'Rochen beobachten' (watching rays). In connection with caring for them, 'Rochen füttern' (feeding rays) is also a typical collocation.
Im Aquarium konnten wir die Rochen beim Füttern beobachten.
At the aquarium, we were able to watch the rays being fed.
