Weichtier
dasNounmollusk; shellfish
English translations
- 01
mollusc
- 02
Mollusk
- 03
mollusk
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Tier mit einem weichen Körper, oft von einer Schale geschützt, wie z.B. Schnecken oder Muscheln.
- English meaning
- Mollusk
- Synonym
- Molluske
- German example
- Eine Schnecke ist ein typisches Weichtier.
- English example
- A snail is a typical mollusk.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Weichtier
- Plural Form
- die Weichtiere
Related words
- Auster
Oyster
- Perlmuttschicht
Nacreous layer
- Tintenfisch
Octopus
- Laich
"Spawn" refers to the eggs of fish, amphibians, or mollusks that are laid in water.
- Oktopus
octopus
- Schnecke
Snail
- Molluske
Mollusk
- Meeresfrüchte
Seafood is edible marine animals, such as fish, crustaceans, and mollusks.
Example sentences with “Weichtier”
Das Weichtier lebt am Meeresgrund. (The mollusk lives on the seabed.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Weichtier a compound word?
Yes, 'Weichtier' is a compound of 'weich' (soft) and 'Tier' (animal). It is a neuter noun (das) with the plural 'Weichtiere'.