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How do you say "cheetah" in German?
der Gepard
In German, "cheetah" is der Gepard.
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Pronunciation
Gepard is pronounced GAY-part, where the first syllable rhymes with 'say' and part rhymes with 'art'.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun, der Gepard. Plural is Geparden. Borrowed from French 'guepard'.
Example sentence
Der Gepard ist das schnellste Raubtier auf der Erde.
The cheetah is the fastest predator on Earth.
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How to remember der Gepard
Gepard is the German name for this spotted cat. Picture the fastest land animal.
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- wolf der Wolf
- zebra das Zebra
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Questions about der Gepard
How do you say "cheetah" in German?
In German, "cheetah" is der Gepard. It is a noun.
Is der Gepard masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun, der Gepard. Plural is Geparden. Borrowed from French 'guepard'.
How is der Gepard used in a sentence?
Use der Gepard as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Gepard ist das schnellste Raubtier auf der Erde. (The cheetah is the fastest predator on Earth.).
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