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How do you say "jellyfish" in German?
die Qualle
In German, "jellyfish" is die Qualle.
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Pronunciation
KVAHL-uh. The 'qu' sounds like 'kv' in German. One syllable stressed.
Grammar notes
Die Qualle is feminine. The plural is die Quallen.
Example sentence
Die Qualle hat lange Tentakel.
The jellyfish has long tentacles.
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How to remember die Qualle
Qualle comes from old Germanic roots meaning 'to whirl' or 'to turn', which suits the jellyfish's drifting, swirling motion in the water.
Related words
- beluga der Beluga
- clam die Muschel
- crab die Krabbe
- dolphin der Delphin
- fly die Fliege
- octopus der Oktopus
- sea lion der Seelöwe
- seagull die Möwe
- squid der Tintenfisch
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Questions about die Qualle
How do you say "jellyfish" in German?
In German, "jellyfish" is die Qualle. It is a noun.
Is die Qualle masculine or feminine?
Die Qualle is feminine. The plural is die Quallen.
How is die Qualle used in a sentence?
Use die Qualle as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Qualle hat lange Tentakel. (The jellyfish has long tentacles.).
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