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How do you say "giraffe" in German?
die Giraffe
In German, "giraffe" is die Giraffe.
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Pronunciation
Giraffe is pronounced gee-RAHF-uh, with three syllables and stress on the second.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun, die Giraffe. Plural is Giraffen. The double 'ff' and 'e' at the end mark it as feminine in German.
Example sentence
Die Giraffe hat einen sehr langen Hals.
The giraffe has a very long neck.
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How to remember die Giraffe
Giraffe sounds similar to English 'giraffe' but is feminine in German and ends with an 'e'.
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Questions about die Giraffe
How do you say "giraffe" in German?
In German, "giraffe" is die Giraffe. It is a noun.
Is die Giraffe masculine or feminine?
Feminine noun, die Giraffe. Plural is Giraffen. The double 'ff' and 'e' at the end mark it as feminine in German.
How is die Giraffe used in a sentence?
Use die Giraffe as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Giraffe hat einen sehr langen Hals. (The giraffe has a very long neck.).
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