der Rabe
Translation
raven, crow
Examples
Ein schwarzer Rabe saß auf dem Baum.
A black raven sat on the tree.
Der Rabe ist ein sehr intelligenter Vogel.
The raven is a very intelligent bird.
Grammar Patterns
the raven sits ((on sth.dat)) the raven sits on sth. The raven is sitting on the roof.
Similar Words
Synonym: Krähe (crow)
Etymology
From Old High German 'hraban', related to the English word 'raven'. It likely has onomatopoeic origins, imitating the bird's call.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'raven'. The 'b' sound in German corresponds to the 'v' in English.