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How do you say "newt" in German?
der Molch
In German, "newt" is der Molch.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'MOLKH', with 'ch' making a soft 'kh' after the 'o'.
Grammar notes
der Molch is masculine. Plural: der NEWTS.
Example sentence
Ein kleiner Molch schwamm im Teich.
A small newt swam in the pond.
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How to remember der Molch
It sounds like 'mulch' — picture a little newt hiding under damp garden mulch.
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Questions about der Molch
How do you say "newt" in German?
In German, "newt" is der Molch. It is a noun.
Is der Molch masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Molch is masculine. Plural: der NEWTS.
How is der Molch used in a sentence?
Use der Molch as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ein kleiner Molch schwamm im Teich. (A small newt swam in the pond.).
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