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How do you say "raccoon" in German?
der Waschbär
In German, "raccoon" is der Waschbär.
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Pronunciation
Waschbaer is pronounced VAHSH-bair, where Wasch rhymes with 'posh' and Bär rhymes with 'hair'.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun, der Waschbaer. Plural is Waschbaeren. Compound of waschen (to wash) and Bär (bear).
Example sentence
Der Waschbär ist sehr geschickt mit seinen Pfoten.
The raccoon is very skillful with its paws.
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How to remember der Waschbär
Waschbaer literally means 'wash bear', from the raccoon's habit of washing its food and hands in water.
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Questions about der Waschbär
How do you say "raccoon" in German?
In German, "raccoon" is der Waschbär. It is a noun.
Is der Waschbär masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun, der Waschbaer. Plural is Waschbaeren. Compound of waschen (to wash) and Bär (bear).
How is der Waschbär used in a sentence?
Use der Waschbär as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Waschbär ist sehr geschickt mit seinen Pfoten. (The raccoon is very skillful with its paws.).
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