corncrake

ˈkɔrnˌkreɪk
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Translation of corncrake into German

Noun

wildlife

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bird with a loud call, found in meadows in Europe
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Wachtelkönig m
  • The corncrake is often heard calling in European meadows.Der Wachtelkönig ist in europäischen Wiesen oft rufend zu hören.
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  • corncrake: bird with a loud call, found in meadows in Europe
    (wildlife) Wachtelkönig

Synonyms and analogies of corncrake in English

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Examples of corncrake in a sentence

  • The distinctive call of the corncrake can be heard at dusk.

Translations of "corncrake" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derWachtelkönignm.

Old legends speak of the corncrake as a guardian of the meadows.

Alte Legenden erzählen vom Wachtelkönig als einem Hüter der Wiesen.

Jenny used her binoculars to catch a glimpse of the elusive corncrake.

Jenny benutzte ihr Fernglas, um einen flüchtigen Blick auf den scheuen Wachtelkönig zu erhaschen.

Farmers often notice the corncrake during the late summer evenings.

Landwirte bemerken den Wachtelkönig oft an späten Sommerabenden.

At dusk, the corncrake began its familiar call, filling the air.

In der Dämmerung begann der Wachtelkönig seinen vertrauten Ruf, der die Luft erfüllte.

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Other translations for corncrake:

  • Wiesenrallen.

corncrake: Examples and translations in context

During our hike, we enjoyed the melodic call of the corncrake.

Während unserer Wanderung genossen wir den melodischen Ruf des Wachtelkönigs.

Listening to the corncrake made our nature walk unforgettable.

Dem Ruf des Wachtelkönigs zu lauschen, machte unseren Naturspaziergang unvergesslich.

And we'll lie 'til the corncrake crows

Und wir werden liegen bis der Wachtelkönig kräht

My point is, Kevin knew it wasn't a corncrake, but he went to it anyway.

Kevin wusste, es ist kein Wachtelkönig, ging aber trotzdem hin.

The latest evidence is that corncrake numbers have severely declined in the Valley.

Der jüngste Beweis dafür ist, dass der Wachtelkönig in dem Tal zahlenmäßig bedenklich zurückgegangen ist.

Look for a corncrake which nests only in the Jovsi Natural Reserve.

Suchen Sie den Wachtelkönig, der nur im Naturpark Jovsi nistet.

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