Marten Meaning in English
word
ˈmɑɹtən
MAR-tuhn
mˈɑːtən
MAH-tuhn
Definition
A marten is a small, agile mammal with soft fur, related to weasels and found in forests in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Usage & Nuances
'Marten' is mainly used in scientific or nature contexts, not everyday speech. It refers to several species in the genus Martes. The fur is sometimes called 'marten fur.' Don't confuse with 'martin' (the bird).
Spanish: martaPortuguese (BR): martaPortuguese (PT): martaChinese (Simplified): 貂Chinese (Traditional): 貂Hindi: नेवला (मार्टेन)Arabic: سمورBengali: বেজি (বুনো বেজি)Russian: куницаJapanese: マーテン - テン (動物)Vietnamese: chồn (Martes)Korean: 담비Turkish: sansarUrdu: نیولا (مارٹن، جانور)Indonesian: musang pohon
Example Sentences
A marten is smaller than a fox.
basic
The marten has soft, brown fur.
basic
Some people hunt the marten for its fur.
basic
The marten disappeared into the trees as soon as it saw us coming.
natural
It’s rare to spot a wild marten during the day.
natural
Farmers sometimes have trouble with martens getting into chicken coops.
natural