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Garnele

shrimp / prawn

noun gar-NAY-le Rare
Animals & Nature Sea Creatures

Usage Note

Garnele refers to shrimps and prawns collectively. The North Sea grey shrimp (Crangon crangon) is central to German coastal cuisine; Nordseekrabben are a popular topping on bread rolls in coastal towns. Plural: die Garnelen.

Examples

"Frische Garnelen aus der Nordsee werden in Cuxhaven noch per Hand gepult."

Natural Translation

Fresh shrimps from the North Sea are still peeled by hand in Cuxhaven.

Literal Translation

Fresh shrimps from the North Sea are still peeled by hand in Cuxhaven.

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