NOUN

Robbe/ˈʁɔbə/seal (animal); seal (pinniped)

Robbe is a German noun that means seal (animal) or seal (pinniped). It is pronounced /ˈʁɔbə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Robben".

Definitions

1.A marine mammal of the pinniped family, especially a seal(zoology)

a.A general term for several species of seal

Die Robbe liegt faul am Strand und sonnt sich.The seal is lazily lying on the beach, sunbathing.

b.Specifically, non-walrus pinnipeds usually found in cold seas

Im Zoo kann man verschiedene Robbenarten beobachten.You can observe different species of seals at the zoo.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Robbedie Robben
Genitiveder Robbeder Robben
Dativeder Robbeden Robben
Accusativedie Robbedie Robben

Frequently asked questions

What does "Robbe" mean in English?
"Robbe" means seal (animal) or seal (pinniped). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Robbe"?
"Robbe" is pronounced /ˈʁɔbə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Robbe" der, die, or das?
"Robbe" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Robbe"?
The plural of "Robbe" is "Robben".
What part of speech is "Robbe"?
"Robbe" is a noun in German.

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