Robbenbaby
The German phrase for "baby seal" is Robbenbaby.
Robbenbaby is used to refer to a young seal.
What does it mean word for word?
This is a compound noun made of Robbe (seal) and Baby (baby).
How does it change in a sentence?
Robbenbaby is a neuter noun. The indefinite article is ein Robbenbaby. The plural form is Robbenbabys.
Did you know?
- While Robbenbaby is the general term, Germans often use the word Heuler (screamer) for a baby seal because of the loud, distinctive way they call for their mothers.
- The word Robbe is derived from the Old High German word for 'skin' or 'leather', referring to the animal's thick pelt.
- The German word Robbe is used as a blanket term for all pinnipeds, so a Robbenbaby could be a pup of a seal or a sea lion.
Examples in context
- Schau dir dieses niedliche Seehundjunges an!Look at that adorable baby seal!
- Das Robbenbaby ist sehr süß.The baby seal is very cute.
- Wir haben ein Robbenbaby im Zoo gesehen.We saw a baby seal at the zoo.
- Das Robbenbaby spielt im Wasser.The baby seal is playing in the water.
Example conversation
Hannah and Maximilian are visiting a zoo.
- HannahSchau mal, Maximilian, ein Robbenbaby!Look, Maximilian, a baby seal!
- MaximilianOh ja, es ist so klein.Oh yes, it is so small.
- HannahWie heißt das Robbenbaby wohl?I wonder what the baby seal is named?
- MaximilianDas wissen wir bestimmt am Infostand.We can surely find that out at the information desk.
