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How do you say "alpaca" in German?
das Alpaka
In German, "alpaca" is das Alpaka.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'AHL-pah-kah', stress on the first syllable, with long A sounds.
Grammar notes
Das Alpaka is neuter. Plural: die Alpakas. Borrowed from Spanish via English, follows standard German pluralization.
Example sentence
Das Alpaka ist stubenrein und freundlich.
The alpaca is house-trained and friendly.
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How to remember das Alpaka
Alpaka is the same as the English word. It's a South American animal with a distinctive appearance and long wool.
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Questions about das Alpaka
How do you say "alpaca" in German?
In German, "alpaca" is das Alpaka. It is a noun.
Is das Alpaka masculine or feminine?
Das Alpaka is neuter. Plural: die Alpakas. Borrowed from Spanish via English, follows standard German pluralization.
How is das Alpaka used in a sentence?
Use das Alpaka as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Alpaka ist stubenrein und freundlich. (The alpaca is house-trained and friendly.).
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