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How do you say "bison" in German?
der Bison
In German, "bison" is der Bison.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'BEE-zon', stress on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
der Bison is masculine. Plural: der Bisons.
Example sentence
Ein Bison streifte über das Grasland.
A bison roamed across the grassland.
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How to remember der Bison
This is the same word as English 'bison', an easy direct match.
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Questions about der Bison
How do you say "bison" in German?
In German, "bison" is der Bison. It is a noun.
Is der Bison masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Bison is masculine. Plural: der Bisons.
How is der Bison used in a sentence?
Use der Bison as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ein Bison streifte über das Grasland. (A bison roamed across the grassland.).
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