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How do you say "reindeer" in German?
das Rentier
In German, "reindeer" is das Rentier.
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Pronunciation
Rentier is pronounced REN-teer, where Ren rhymes with 'pen' and tier rhymes with 'beer'.
Grammar notes
Neuter noun, das Rentier. Plural is Rentiere. Rentier is the animal; it is not related to the English 'rentier'.
Example sentence
Die Rentiere ziehen den Schlitten über das Eis.
The reindeer pull the sleigh across the ice.
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How to remember das Rentier
Rentier sounds like 'reindeer' if you say it quickly. The Ren part echoes the English 'rein'.
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Questions about das Rentier
How do you say "reindeer" in German?
In German, "reindeer" is das Rentier. It is a noun.
Is das Rentier masculine or feminine?
Neuter noun, das Rentier. Plural is Rentiere. Rentier is the animal; it is not related to the English 'rentier'.
How is das Rentier used in a sentence?
Use das Rentier as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Rentiere ziehen den Schlitten über das Eis. (The reindeer pull the sleigh across the ice.).
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