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Ringelnattern

grass snakes

noun RING-el-nat-tern Rare
Animals & Nature Wild Animals

Usage Note

Ringelnatter (Natrix natrix, singular) is Germany's most common snake, identified by the yellow-white collar behind the head. It is non-venomous and protected; when threatened it feigns death or releases a foul-smelling secretion.

Examples

"Die Ringelnatter schwamm elegant durch den Gartenteich auf der Jagd nach Fröschen."

Natural Translation

The grass snake swam elegantly through the garden pond hunting frogs.

Literal Translation

The grass-snake swam elegantly through the garden-pond on-the hunt after frogs.

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