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How do you say "ostrich" in German?
der Strauß
In German, "ostrich" is der Strauß.
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Pronunciation
Strauß is pronounced SHTROHSS, where sh rhymes with 'push' and ohss rhymes with 'moss'.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun, der Strauß. Plural is Strauße. The eszett (ß) represents a double 's' sound.
Example sentence
Der Strauß ist der größte Vogel der Welt.
The ostrich is the largest bird in the world.
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How to remember der Strauß
Strauß is the German name for this large flightless bird. The ß at the end is a giveaway of German text.
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Questions about der Strauß
How do you say "ostrich" in German?
In German, "ostrich" is der Strauß. It is a noun.
Is der Strauß masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun, der Strauß. Plural is Strauße. The eszett (ß) represents a double 's' sound.
How is der Strauß used in a sentence?
Use der Strauß as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Strauß ist der größte Vogel der Welt. (The ostrich is the largest bird in the world.).
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