NOUN

Garnele/ɡaʁˈneːlə/shrimp; prawn

Garnele is a German noun that means shrimp or prawn. It is pronounced /ɡaʁˈneːlə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Garnelen".

Definitions

1.a small, elongated shellfish with a curved body, eaten as seafood(zoology; cuisine)

a.marine or freshwater crustacean from the order Decapoda

Ich bestelle die Pasta mit Garnelen und Knoblauch.I'm ordering the pasta with shrimp and garlic.

b.shrimp or prawn as a dish or food ingredient

Die Garnelen sind heute besonders frisch.The shrimp are especially fresh today.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Garneledie Garnelen
Genitiveder Garneleder Garnelen
Dativeder Garneleden Garnelen
Accusativedie Garneledie Garnelen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Garnele" mean in English?
"Garnele" means shrimp or prawn. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Garnele"?
"Garnele" is pronounced /ɡaʁˈneːlə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Garnele" der, die, or das?
"Garnele" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Garnele"?
The plural of "Garnele" is "Garnelen".
What part of speech is "Garnele"?
"Garnele" is a noun in German.

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