der Raubfisch
Translation
predatory fish, predator fish
Examples
Haie sind bekannte Raubfische.
Sharks are well-known predatory fish.
Der Hecht ist ein Raubfisch im Süßwasser.
The pike is a predatory fish in freshwater.
Grammar Patterns
der Raubfisch predatory fish The piranha is a small predatory fish.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Jäger (hunter)
Etymology
A compound of 'Raub' (robbery, prey) and 'Fisch' (fish). Literally a 'robbing fish'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a fish that 'robs' (rauben) other fish of their lives.