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How do you say "salmon" in German?
der Lachs
In German, "salmon" is der Lachs.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'LAHKS', one syllable, with a long A and stress on that syllable.
Grammar notes
Der Lachs is masculine. Plural: die Lachse. An important food fish in Germanic cultures.
Example sentence
Der Lachs schwimmt flussaufwärts.
The salmon swims upstream.
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How to remember der Lachs
Lachs might remind you of 'lax' or 'lacks'. Salmon are strong swimmers that never lack determination.
Related words
- copper das Kupfer
- goat die Ziege
- gold das Gold
- goose die Gans
- mallard die Stockente
- mud der Schlamm
- river dolphin der Flussdelfin
- stem der Stiel
- wood das Holz
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Questions about der Lachs
How do you say "salmon" in German?
In German, "salmon" is der Lachs. It is a noun.
Is der Lachs masculine or feminine?
Der Lachs is masculine. Plural: die Lachse. An important food fish in Germanic cultures.
How is der Lachs used in a sentence?
Use der Lachs as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Lachs schwimmt flussaufwärts. (The salmon swims upstream.).
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