Seestern

starfish

noun ZAY-shtairn Rare

Also means

sea star

Usage Note

Seestern ('sea star') is the German word for starfish (class Asteroidea). The most common species on German North Sea beaches is Asterias rubens. Seesterne can regenerate lost arms, a fact often mentioned in German biology lessons.

Examples

"Das Kind hob einen Seestern aus dem Gezeitentümpel und legte ihn schonend zurück."

Natural Translation

The child picked up a starfish from the rock pool and gently put it back.

Literal Translation

The child lifted a starfish from the tidal-pool and laid it gently back.

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