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How do you say "penguin" in German?
der Pinguin
In German, "penguin" is der Pinguin.
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Pronunciation
Pinguin is pronounced ping-WEE-n, with stress on the second syllable, similar to the English word.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun, der Pinguin. Plural is Pinguine. Borrowed from English with German spelling.
Example sentence
Pinguine leben in kalten Regionen.
Penguins live in cold regions.
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How to remember der Pinguin
Pinguin is borrowed from English and sounds nearly identical to the English word 'penguin'.
Related words
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Questions about der Pinguin
How do you say "penguin" in German?
In German, "penguin" is der Pinguin. It is a noun.
Is der Pinguin masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun, der Pinguin. Plural is Pinguine. Borrowed from English with German spelling.
How is der Pinguin used in a sentence?
Use der Pinguin as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Pinguine leben in kalten Regionen. (Penguins live in cold regions.).
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