Krabbe

The German word “Krabbe” translates to “crab” in English.

Definitions:

• A crustacean with a wide flattened body, typically with five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers.
• A lycaenid butterfly with a wing pattern resembling a crab.

Opposites:

The opposite of a crab could be a:

• Fish
• Dolphin
• Seal

Synonyms:

Some synonyms for crab include:

• Krustentier (crustacean)
• Hummer (lobster)
• Garnele (shrimp)

Examples:

• Die Krabbe lebt im Meer. (The crab lives in the sea.)
• Ich mag Krabben in meinen Salat. (I like shrimp in my salad.)
• Der Kleine Fuchs ist ein Schmetterling, der Krabbe ähnelt. (The small tortoiseshell is a butterfly that resembles a crab.)

So whether you’re ordering seafood at a restaurant or identifying butterflies in nature, the word “Krabbe” is a useful addition to your German vocabulary.\ Visit YouGlish.com