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How do you say "lizard" in German?

die Eidechse

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In German, "lizard" is die Eidechse.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced 'EYE-dekh-seh', stress on the first syllable, with 'ei' as 'eye' and 'ch' as a soft 'kh'.

Grammar notes

die Eidechse is feminine. Plural: die Echsen.

Example sentence

Eine kleine Eidechse badete in der Sonne.

A small lizard basked in the sun.

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How to remember die Eidechse

Picture a lizard with 'eye' patches down its back to help you recall that opening 'eye' sound.

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Questions about die Eidechse

How do you say "lizard" in German?

In German, "lizard" is die Eidechse. It is a noun.

Is die Eidechse masculine, feminine, or neuter?

die Eidechse is feminine. Plural: die Echsen.

How is die Eidechse used in a sentence?

Use die Eidechse as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Eine kleine Eidechse badete in der Sonne. (A small lizard basked in the sun.).

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