die Krabben
Translation
shrimps, prawns, crabs
Examples
Ein Brötchen mit Krabben ist eine Spezialität.
A roll with shrimps is a speciality.
Im Urlaub haben wir Krabben gefangen.
On holiday, we caught crabs.
Grammar Patterns
((noun, pl.)) shrimps, crabs We like to eat shrimps.
Similar Words
Garnelen (shrimps, prawns), Krebse (crayfish, crabs)
Etymology
Cognate with the English word "crab". Possibly from a root meaning "to scratch, crawl".
Memory Tips
"Krabben" sounds like "grabbing", which is what crabs do with their claws. Note that in Northern Germany, it often means shrimps.