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crocodiles

/ˈkrɒkədaɪlz/ /ˈkrɒkəˌdaɪlz/

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noun

Krokodile

Any of the predatory amphibious reptiles of the family Crocodylidae; a crocodilian, any species of the order Crocodilia, which also includes the alligators, caimans and gavials.

Examples :

"The guide warned us to stay away from the riverbank because it was known to have many crocodiles. "

Der Führer warnte uns, sich vom Ufer fernzuhalten, da bekannt war, dass es viele Krokodile gab.

animal biology nature organism environment

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noun

Eine lange Reihe von Menschen, Prozession

A long line or procession of people (especially children) walking together.

Examples :

"A long crocodile of children walked slowly down the school hallway. "

Eine lange Reihe von Kindern ging langsam den Schulflur entlang.

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noun

Krokodilschluss

A fallacious dilemma, mythically supposed to have been first used by a crocodile.

Examples :

"The debate about whether to prioritize studying for the math test or finishing the history project felt like crocodiles: either choice seemed to lead to a negative outcome, even though there were other options. "

Die Debatte darüber, ob man für den Mathetest lernen oder das Geschichtsprojekt fertigstellen soll, fühlte sich wie ein Krokodilschluss an: Beide Entscheidungen schienen zu einem negativen Ergebnis zu führen, obwohl es andere Optionen gab.

mythology philosophy logic story

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verb

Die eigene Muttersprache auf einer Esperanto-Veranstaltung sprechen

To speak one's native language at an Esperanto-language gathering, rather than Esperanto.

Examples :

"At the Esperanto conference, some attendees crocodiles by speaking French amongst themselves, even though the official language was Esperanto. "

Auf der Esperanto-Konferenz sprachen einige Teilnehmer ihre Muttersprache, indem sie Französisch miteinander redeten, obwohl die offizielle Sprache Esperanto war.

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