die Kralle
Translation
claw, talon
Examples
Der Adler hat scharfe Krallen.
The eagle has sharp talons.
Die Katze fuhr ihre Krallen aus.
The cat extended its claws.
Grammar Patterns
((the claw)) the claw The eagle's claw is very sharp. Die Kralle des Adlers ist sehr scharf.
((to extend one's claws)) to extend one's claws The cat extends its claws. Die Katze fährt ihre Krallen aus.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Klaue (claw, paw)
Etymology
Related to the verb "krallen" (to claw, to clutch). From a Proto-Germanic root meaning 'to bend, hook'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a CRAWLing animal extending its CLAWs. The sound is similar to "Kralle".