Waschbär

raccoon

noun VASH-baer Rare

Usage Note

Waschbär (Procyon lotor) is an invasive North American species that has spread across Germany since the mid-20th century. The name ('wash-bear') comes from its habit of apparently washing food in water before eating.

Examples

"Der Waschbär öffnete den Mülleimer und wühlte nach Essbarem."

Natural Translation

The raccoon opened the rubbish bin and rummaged for something edible.

Literal Translation

The raccoon opened the rubbish-bin and rummaged for edible-things.

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