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How do you say "eel" in German?
der Aal
In German, "eel" is der Aal.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'AHL', with a long, open 'ah' sound.
Grammar notes
der Aal is masculine. Plural: der Aale.
Example sentence
Ein Aal schlüpfte zwischen die Felsen.
An eel slipped between the rocks.
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How to remember der Aal
Picture the long open 'ahh' sound sliding out of your mouth just as slippery as the eel itself.
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Questions about der Aal
How do you say "eel" in German?
In German, "eel" is der Aal. It is a noun.
Is der Aal masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Aal is masculine. Plural: der Aale.
How is der Aal used in a sentence?
Use der Aal as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ein Aal schlüpfte zwischen die Felsen. (An eel slipped between the rocks.).
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