Meeresschildkröte

sea turtle

noun MAY-res-shilt-kroe-te Rare

Usage Note

Meeresschildkröte is the general term for all marine turtle species (Cheloniidae, Dermochelyidae). In German texts it is often shortened to Meeresschildi informally or specified as Lederschildkröte (leatherback) etc. All species are endangered.

Examples

"Meeresschildkröten kehren an den Strand zurück, an dem sie selbst geschlüpft sind."

Natural Translation

Sea turtles return to the beach on which they themselves hatched.

Literal Translation

Sea-turtles return to-the beach, on which they themselves hatched.

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