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How do you say "dolphin" in German?
der Delphin
In German, "dolphin" is der Delphin.
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Pronunciation
DEL-fin. A short, clean two-syllable word, similar to the English 'dolphin' but with a German accent on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Der Delphin is masculine. The plural is die Delphine.
Example sentence
Der Delphin springt aus Dem Wasser.
The dolphin jumps out of the water.
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How to remember der Delphin
Delphin is almost identical to English 'dolphin'. It's a loanword that sounds friendly and familiar.
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Questions about der Delphin
How do you say "dolphin" in German?
In German, "dolphin" is der Delphin. It is a noun.
Is der Delphin masculine or feminine?
Der Delphin is masculine. The plural is die Delphine.
How is der Delphin used in a sentence?
Use der Delphin as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Delphin springt aus Dem Wasser. (The dolphin jumps out of the water.).
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