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whale in German

whale in German is Wal, Walfisch, verhauen — whale means a very large sea mammal, related to dolphins, that breathes air through a blowhole.

whale in German

Wal

noun

Any one of numerous large marine mammals comprising an informal group within infraorder Cetacea that usually excludes dolphins and porpoises.

Walfisch

noun

Any one of numerous large marine mammals comprising an informal group within infraorder Cetacea that usually excludes dolphins and porpoises.

verhauen

verb

(slang, transitive) To thrash, to flog, to beat vigorously or soundly.

What does "whale" mean?

noun A very large sea mammal, related to dolphins, that breathes air through a blowhole.
"They watched a whale breach just off the coast."
noun Informal: a gambler or investor who wagers or spends unusually large sums of money.
"Casinos roll out the red carpet for their biggest whales."
verb To hunt whales for a living.
"The town's economy once depended on families who whaled for a living."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

whale in a sentence

They watched a whale breach just off the coast.
Blue whales are the largest animals ever known to have lived.
Casinos roll out the red carpet for their biggest whales.
The town's economy once depended on families who whaled for a living.

Similar words in German

behemoth cetacean high roller leviathan

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "whale" in German?

"whale" in German is Wal, Walfisch, verhauen. whale means: A very large sea mammal, related to dolphins, that breathes air through a blowhole.

How do you use "whale" in a sentence?

Example: "They watched a whale breach just off the coast." In German, "whale" is Wal, Walfisch, verhauen.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "whale": Wal, Walfisch, verhauen.

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