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Krabben

shrimps, North Sea prawns

noun KRAB-en Rare
Food & Drink Ingredients

Usage Note

Krabben (singular Krabbe) in the North German coastal context typically refers to Nordseekrabben — the tiny, sweet brown shrimps (Crangon crangon) served on dark bread as Krabbenbrot. Distinguishing them from Garnelen (larger warm-water prawns) is important in German fish markets.

Examples

"Frische Krabben auf braunem Brot mit Butter und Dill — das ist echter Nordseegenuss."

Natural Translation

Fresh North Sea shrimps on brown bread with butter and dill — that is genuine North Sea pleasure.

Literal Translation

Fresh shrimps on brown bread with butter and dill — that is genuine North Sea-pleasure.

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