Meeresnatter

sea snake

noun MAY-res-nat-ter Rare

Usage Note

Meeresnatter refers to true sea snakes (Hydrophiinae); they do not occur in German waters but are encountered in diving and travel contexts. Highly venomous yet rarely aggressive; familiar from documentaries and Red Sea dive briefings.

Examples

"Meeresnattern sind hochgiftig, aber meist sehr scheu."

Natural Translation

Sea snakes are highly venomous but usually very shy.

Literal Translation

Sea-snakes are highly-venomous but mostly very shy.

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