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How do you say "clownfish" in German?
der Clownfisch
In German, "clownfish" is der Clownfisch.
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Pronunciation
KLOWN-fish. Pronounced like the English 'clown' with the German 'fish' sound at the end.
Grammar notes
Der Clownfisch is masculine. The plural is die Clownfische.
Example sentence
Der Clownfisch lebt im Korallenriff.
The clownfish lives in the coral reef.
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How to remember der Clownfisch
Clownfisch sounds just like the English word 'clownfish' because it's a direct loanword. You can picture a silly clown swimming in the ocean.
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Questions about der Clownfisch
How do you say "clownfish" in German?
In German, "clownfish" is der Clownfisch. It is a noun.
Is der Clownfisch masculine or feminine?
Der Clownfisch is masculine. The plural is die Clownfische.
How is der Clownfisch used in a sentence?
Use der Clownfisch as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Clownfisch lebt im Korallenriff. (The clownfish lives in the coral reef.).
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