Wanderratte

brown rat

noun VAN-der-rat-te Rare

Usage Note

Wanderratte (Rattus norvegicus) is the most widespread rat species in Germany, living in sewers, cellars and fields. Despite its name suggesting Norway, it originated in Asia. Plural: die Wanderratten.

Examples

"Wanderratten sind äußerst anpassungsfähig und können fast überall leben."

Natural Translation

Brown rats are extremely adaptable and can live almost anywhere.

Literal Translation

Brown rats are extremely adaptable and can live almost everywhere.

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