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How do you say "crocodile" in German?
das Krokodil
In German, "crocodile" is das Krokodil.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'kro-ko-DEEL', stress on the last syllable, with 'i' as a long 'ee'.
Grammar notes
das Krokodil is neuter. Plural: das Krokodile.
Example sentence
Das Krokodil trieb lautlos im Fluss.
The crocodile floated silently in the river.
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How to remember das Krokodil
This is essentially the English word 'crocodile' with the ending trimmed and stressed differently, an easy cognate to spot.
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- lizard die Eidechse
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Questions about das Krokodil
How do you say "crocodile" in German?
In German, "crocodile" is das Krokodil. It is a noun.
Is das Krokodil masculine, feminine, or neuter?
das Krokodil is neuter. Plural: das Krokodile.
How is das Krokodil used in a sentence?
Use das Krokodil as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Krokodil trieb lautlos im Fluss. (The crocodile floated silently in the river.).
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