Usage Note
Sprotte (Sprattus sprattus) is a small North/Baltic Sea fish, smoked as Kieler Sprotten — a protected geographical product and a classic German gift from the north. Often confused with Sardine but distinct.
Examples
"Kieler Sprotten werden traditionell heiß geräuchert."
Natural Translation
Kiel sprats are traditionally hot-smoked.
Literal Translation
Kiel-sprats are traditionally hot smoked.
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