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cuttlefish in German

cuttlefish in German is Tintenfisch, Kuttelfisch — cuttlefish means a squid-like sea creature with eight arms, two long tentacles, and an internal shell, known for squirting dark ink when threatened.

cuttlefish in German

Tintenfisch
noun
Any squid-like cephalopods (marine mollusks) of the order Sepiida that have eight arms, two retractable tentacles, and a calcareous internal shell, and can eject a dark ink when threatened.
Kuttelfisch
noun
Any squid-like cephalopods (marine mollusks) of the order Sepiida that have eight arms, two retractable tentacles, and a calcareous internal shell, and can eject a dark ink when threatened.

What does "cuttlefish" mean?

  1. noun A squid-like sea creature with eight arms, two long tentacles, and an internal shell, known for squirting dark ink when threatened.
    "The cuttlefish changed colour instantly to blend into the coral."
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cuttlefish in a sentence

  • The cuttlefish changed colour instantly to blend into the coral.
  • Divers watched a cuttlefish hover motionless before darting away.

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What is "cuttlefish" in German?

"cuttlefish" in German is Tintenfisch, Kuttelfisch. cuttlefish means: A squid-like sea creature with eight arms, two long tentacles, and an internal shell, known for squirting dark ink when threatened.

How do you use "cuttlefish" in a sentence?

Example: "The cuttlefish changed colour instantly to blend into the coral." In German, "cuttlefish" is Tintenfisch, Kuttelfisch.

Are there other ways to say "cuttlefish" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "cuttlefish": Tintenfisch, Kuttelfisch.

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