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How do you say "elephant" in German?
der Elefant
In German, "elephant" is der Elefant.
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Pronunciation
Elefant is pronounced ay-lay-FAHNT, with stress on the last syllable and all three vowels pronounced clearly.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun, der Elefant. Plural is Elefanten. Similar to English 'elephant' but with German pronunciation.
Example sentence
Der Elefant hat einen langen Rüssel.
The elephant has a long trunk.
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How to remember der Elefant
Elefant sounds similar to English 'elephant', just with a German accent and stress pattern.
Related words
- alligator der Alligator
- bear der Bär
- deer das Reh
- giraffe die Giraffe
- gorilla der Gorilla
- hippo das Nilpferd
- panda der Panda
- raccoon der Waschbär
- reindeer das Rentier
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Questions about der Elefant
How do you say "elephant" in German?
In German, "elephant" is der Elefant. It is a noun.
Is der Elefant masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun, der Elefant. Plural is Elefanten. Similar to English 'elephant' but with German pronunciation.
How is der Elefant used in a sentence?
Use der Elefant as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Elefant hat einen langen Rüssel. (The elephant has a long trunk.).
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