der Krebs

Plural: die Krebse
Noun
  1. crustacean
  2. cancer
1.

crustacean

(animal)
2.

cancer

Opposite: Steinbock
(disease and Zodiac)

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How many meanings does the German word 'Krebs' have?

Krebs has 2 distinct meanings: 1. crustacean, 2. cancer.

What is the gender of 'Krebs'?

der

What is the plural of 'Krebs'?

die Krebse

What is 'Krebs' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

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Listen to German – Horoscopes
Today, we'll go over the Zodiac signs in German and combine that with a fun little listening exercise.
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