Kolkrabe

common raven

noun KOLK-rah-beh Rare

Usage Note

Kolkrabe (Corvus corax) is the common raven, the world's largest passerine and known for its exceptional intelligence. After near-extinction in Germany, it has recovered. It features prominently in Germanic mythology as Odin's bird.

Examples

"Der Kolkrabe ist für seine Intelligenz und sein Gedächtnis bekannt."

Natural Translation

The raven is known for its intelligence and memory.

Literal Translation

The raven is for his intelligence and his memory known.

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