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How do you say "parrot" in German?
der Papagei
In German, "parrot" is der Papagei.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'pah-pah-GUY', stress on the last syllable.
Grammar notes
der Papagei is masculine. Plural: der Papageien.
Example sentence
Der Papagei wiederholte jedes Wort, das wir sagten.
The parrot repeated every word we said.
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How to remember der Papagei
Picture a parrot squawking 'papa guy!' over and over the way parrots repeat phrases.
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Questions about der Papagei
How do you say "parrot" in German?
In German, "parrot" is der Papagei. It is a noun.
Is der Papagei masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Papagei is masculine. Plural: der Papageien.
How is der Papagei used in a sentence?
Use der Papagei as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Papagei wiederholte jedes Wort, das wir sagten. (The parrot repeated every word we said.).
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