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raven in German

raven in German is rabenschwarz, Rabe, Kolkrabe — raven means a large, glossy black bird in the crow family, known for its deep call and intelligence.

raven in German

rabenschwarz
adj
Of the color of the raven; jet-black.
Rabe
noun
(countable) Any of several, generally large and lustrous black species of birds in the genus Corvus, especially the common raven (Corvus corax).
Kolkrabe
noun
(countable) Any of several, generally large and lustrous black species of birds in the genus Corvus, especially the common raven (Corvus corax).
Beute
noun
Prey; plunder; food obtained by violence.

What does "raven" mean?

  1. noun A large, glossy black bird in the crow family, known for its deep call and intelligence.
    "A raven perched on the fence post, watching them work."
  2. adjective Deep glossy black, like a raven's feathers — usually describing hair.
    "She had long, raven hair that shone in the sunlight."
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raven in a sentence

  • A raven perched on the fence post, watching them work.
  • The raven croaked loudly from the top of the old oak tree.
  • She had long, raven hair that shone in the sunlight.
  • The villain in the play wore a cloak and had raven curls.

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What is "raven" in German?
"raven" in German is rabenschwarz, Rabe, Kolkrabe. raven means: A large, glossy black bird in the crow family, known for its deep call and intelligence.
How do you use "raven" in a sentence?
Example: "A raven perched on the fence post, watching them work." In German, "raven" is rabenschwarz, Rabe, Kolkrabe.
Are there other ways to say "raven" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "raven": rabenschwarz, Rabe, Kolkrabe, Beute.
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