Marder

marten

noun MAR-der Rare

Usage Note

Marder is notorious in Germany for chewing through car cables; Marderschaden (marten damage) is a common insurance claim. The animal is related to the weasel family. Plural is unchanged: die Marder.

Examples

"Ein Marder hatte die Kabel des Autos angefressen."

Natural Translation

A marten had chewed through the car's cables.

Literal Translation

A marten had gnawed at the cables of the car.

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