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How do you say "sea lion" in German?
der Seelöwe
In German, "sea lion" is der Seelöwe.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced ZAY-loo-uh. See (sea) + Löwe (lion), stress the first part.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (der Seelöwe). Plural is Seelöwen. Compound: See + Löwe.
Example sentence
Der Seelöwe schwimmt schnell.
The sea lion swims fast.
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How to remember der Seelöwe
Seelöwe literally means sea lion. A marine mammal.
Related words
- dolphin der Delphin
- insect das Insekt
- narwhal der Narwal
- prawn die Garnele
- sea otter der Seeotter
- tuna der Thunfisch
- turtle die Schildkröte
- umbrella der Regenschirm
- whale der Wal
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Questions about der Seelöwe
How do you say "sea lion" in German?
In German, "sea lion" is der Seelöwe. It is a noun.
Is der Seelöwe masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (der Seelöwe). Plural is Seelöwen. Compound: See + Löwe.
How is der Seelöwe used in a sentence?
Use der Seelöwe as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Seelöwe schwimmt schnell. (The sea lion swims fast.).
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