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How do you say "hedgehog" in German?
der Igel
In German, "hedgehog" is der Igel.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'EE-gel', stress on the first syllable, with 'ig' as a long 'ee'.
Grammar notes
der Igel is masculine. Plural: der Igel.
Example sentence
Der Igel rollte sich zu einer stacheligen Kugel zusammen.
The hedgehog curled into a spiky ball.
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How to remember der Igel
Think of an 'eagle-sized' pincushion rolled into a ball; the sound 'eagle' is close enough to anchor 'Igel' in memory.
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Questions about der Igel
How do you say "hedgehog" in German?
In German, "hedgehog" is der Igel. It is a noun.
Is der Igel masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Igel is masculine. Plural: der Igel.
How is der Igel used in a sentence?
Use der Igel as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Igel rollte sich zu einer stacheligen Kugel zusammen. (The hedgehog curled into a spiky ball.).
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