This is the 9306th most frequent German word.
marten
"Marten" in German means "pine marten," a small carnivorous mammal in the weasel family.
The word 'Marder' in this sentence refers to the animal species commonly known as martens, emphasizing their behavioral characteristic of being active at night.
Die Marder sind nachtaktive Tiere.
The martens are nocturnal animals.
Here, 'Marder' is specifically describing an individual animal, illustrating its interaction within the mentioned environment.
Ein Marder hat in meinem Garten ein Loch gegraben.
A marten dug a hole in my garden.
In this context, 'Marder' refers to the creatures that are known for chewing on cables or causing issues with vehicles in certain areas.