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Biber

beaver

noun BEE-ber Rare

Usage Note

Biber (Castor fiber) is Europe's largest rodent and an ecosystem engineer: its dams create wetlands that benefit many other species. Reintroduced across Germany, it is now a common sight along rivers and streams.

Examples

"Der Biber hatte einen Baum am Ufer mit seinen scharfen Zähnen gefällt."

Natural Translation

The beaver had felled a tree on the bank with its sharp teeth.

Literal Translation

The beaver had a tree on-the bank with his sharp teeth felled.

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