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Fohlen

foal

noun FO-len Rare
Animals & Nature Farm Animals

Usage Note

Fohlen is a horse less than one year old; a Stutfohlen is a filly and a Hengstfohlen is a colt. The Borussia Mönchengladbach football club's nickname is die Fohlen ('the Foals'), reflecting their traditionally youthful playing style.

Examples

"Das neugeborene Fohlen stand nach wenigen Stunden auf und trank bei der Mutter."

Natural Translation

The newborn foal stood up after a few hours and suckled from its mother.

Literal Translation

The newborn foal stood after few hours up and drank at the mother.

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