Krabbe/ˈkʁabə/crab; shrimp (regional, mainly northern Germany)
Krabbe is a German noun that means crab or shrimp (regional, mainly northern Germany). It is pronounced /ˈkʁabə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Krabben".
Definitions
1.a crustacean with a broad, flat body, five pairs of legs, and pincers; crab(animal)
a.marine animal with a hard shell and claws, living near the sea or in rivers
Auf dem Markt werden frische Krabben verkauft.—Fresh crabs are sold at the market.
2.edible meat of the crab; crab (as food)(food)
a.meat from crabs, used as seafood
Ich esse gern Brötchen mit Krabben und Mayonnaise.—I like to eat rolls with crab and mayonnaise.
3.shrimp; small edible crustacean (common northern German usage)(regional, northern Germany; colloquial)
a.north German term for small shrimp, especially in culinary context
In Norddeutschland bezeichnet 'Krabben' meistens Nordseegarnelen.—In northern Germany, 'Krabben' usually refers to North Sea shrimp.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Krabbe | die Krabben |
| Genitive | der Krabbe | der Krabben |
| Dative | der Krabbe | den Krabben |
| Accusative | die Krabbe | die Krabben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Krabbe" mean in English?
- "Krabbe" means crab or shrimp (regional, mainly northern Germany). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Krabbe"?
- "Krabbe" is pronounced /ˈkʁabə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Krabbe" der, die, or das?
- "Krabbe" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Krabbe"?
- The plural of "Krabbe" is "Krabben".
- What part of speech is "Krabbe"?
- "Krabbe" is a noun in German.
