Steinadler

golden eagle

noun SHTINE-ahd-ler Rare

Usage Note

Steinadler (Aquila chrysaetos) is the golden eagle, one of Europe's largest birds of prey and a symbol of mountain wilderness. It breeds mainly in alpine and forested upland regions and is strictly protected in Germany.

Examples

"Ein Steinadler zog weite Kreise über dem Hochgebirge auf der Suche nach Beute."

Natural Translation

A golden eagle circled widely over the high mountains in search of prey.

Literal Translation

A golden-eagle drew wide circles over the high-mountains in-the search for prey.

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