Feuersalamander

fire salamander

noun FOY-er-za-la-man-der Rare

Usage Note

Feuersalamander (Salamandra salamandra) is recognised by its black and yellow markings; it lives in damp deciduous forests and is protected under German law. Its bright colours warn predators of toxicity.

Examples

"Nach dem Regen sah man Feuersalamander auf dem Waldweg."

Natural Translation

After the rain, fire salamanders were seen on the forest path.

Literal Translation

After the rain saw one fire-salamanders on the forest-path.

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