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How do you say "sloth" in German?
das Faultier
In German, "sloth" is das Faultier.
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Pronunciation
Faultier is pronounced FOWL-teer, where Faul rhymes with 'owl' and tier rhymes with 'beer'.
Grammar notes
Neuter noun, das Faultier. Plural is Faultiere. Compound of faul (lazy) and Tier (animal).
Example sentence
Das Faultier hängt den ganzen Tag in den Bäumen.
The sloth hangs in the trees all day.
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How to remember das Faultier
Faultier literally means 'lazy animal', perfectly describing this slow-moving creature.
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- raccoon der Waschbär
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Questions about das Faultier
How do you say "sloth" in German?
In German, "sloth" is das Faultier. It is a noun.
Is das Faultier masculine or feminine?
Neuter noun, das Faultier. Plural is Faultiere. Compound of faul (lazy) and Tier (animal).
How is das Faultier used in a sentence?
Use das Faultier as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Faultier hängt den ganzen Tag in den Bäumen. (The sloth hangs in the trees all day.).
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