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How do you say "otter" in German?
der Otter
In German, "otter" is der Otter.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'OT-ter', stress on the first syllable, with a short O.
Grammar notes
Der Otter is masculine. Plural: die Otter. The word is similar across Germanic languages.
Example sentence
Der Otter schwimmt sehr schnell.
The otter swims very fast.
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How to remember der Otter
Otter is almost the same in German as in English. Both refer to the playful water mammal.
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Questions about der Otter
How do you say "otter" in German?
In German, "otter" is der Otter. It is a noun.
Is der Otter masculine or feminine?
Der Otter is masculine. Plural: die Otter. The word is similar across Germanic languages.
How is der Otter used in a sentence?
Use der Otter as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Otter schwimmt sehr schnell. (The otter swims very fast.).
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"Otter" in other languages
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