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How do you say "alligator" in German?

der Alligator

Noun Masculine

In German, "alligator" is der Alligator.

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Pronunciation

Alligator is pronounced ahl-lee-GAH-tor, with four syllables and stress on the third.

Grammar notes

Masculine noun, der Alligator. Plural is Alligatoren. Borrowed from English with German pronunciation.

Example sentence

Der Alligator ist ein Raubtier mit scharfen Zähnen.

The alligator is a predator with sharp teeth.

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How to remember der Alligator

Alligator is borrowed from English and sounds quite similar in German.

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Questions about der Alligator

How do you say "alligator" in German?

In German, "alligator" is der Alligator. It is a noun.

Is der Alligator masculine or feminine?

Masculine noun, der Alligator. Plural is Alligatoren. Borrowed from English with German pronunciation.

How is der Alligator used in a sentence?

Use der Alligator as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Alligator ist ein Raubtier mit scharfen Zähnen. (The alligator is a predator with sharp teeth.).

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