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How do you say "rhino" in German?
das Nashorn
In German, "rhino" is das Nashorn.
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Pronunciation
Nashorn is pronounced NAHS-horn, where Nas rhymes with 'bass' and horn rhymes with the English word.
Grammar notes
Neuter noun, das Nashorn. Plural is Nashoerner. Compound of Nase (nose) and Horn (horn).
Example sentence
Das Nashorn ist ein seltenes Tier.
The rhino is a rare animal.
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How to remember das Nashorn
Nashorn literally means 'nose horn', describing the animal's most distinctive feature.
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Questions about das Nashorn
How do you say "rhino" in German?
In German, "rhino" is das Nashorn. It is a noun.
Is das Nashorn masculine or feminine?
Neuter noun, das Nashorn. Plural is Nashoerner. Compound of Nase (nose) and Horn (horn).
How is das Nashorn used in a sentence?
Use das Nashorn as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Nashorn ist ein seltenes Tier. (The rhino is a rare animal.).
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