Kranich

crane (bird)

noun KRAH-nikh Rare

Usage Note

Kranich (Grus grus) is a tall migratory bird famous for its loud trumpeting call and spectacular autumn flocks in eastern Germany. Note it is der Kranich (m), plural Kraniche; unrelated to Kran (construction crane).

Examples

"Tausende Kraniche sammelten sich auf den Feldern vor ihrem Zug in den Süden."

Natural Translation

Thousands of cranes gathered on the fields before their migration south.

Literal Translation

Thousands cranes gathered on-the fields before their pull into-the south.

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