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Delfin

dolphin

noun del-FEEN Rare
Animals & Nature Sea Creatures

Origin: from Greek via Latin

Also means

butterfly stroke (swimming)

Usage Note

Delfin is masculine, plural Delfine, also spelt Delphin. Stress is on the second syllable. In swimming it names the butterfly stroke, more fully Delfinschwimmen.

Examples

"Ein Delfin sprang elegant aus den Wellen."

Natural Translation

A dolphin leapt elegantly out of the waves.

Literal Translation

A dolphin leapt elegantly out-of the waves.

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