Kegelrobbe

grey seal

noun KAY-gel-rob-be Rare

Usage Note

Kegelrobbe (Halichoerus grypus) is Germany's largest native carnivore; it breeds on North Sea islands like Helgoland. Larger and more powerful than the Seehund, with a distinctive elongated 'Roman nose' muzzle.

Examples

"Auf Helgoland gibt es eine wachsende Kolonie von Kegelrobben."

Natural Translation

On Helgoland there is a growing colony of grey seals.

Literal Translation

On Helgoland there-is a growing colony of grey-seals.

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