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How do you say "stingray" in German?
der Stachelrochen
In German, "stingray" is der Stachelrochen.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'SHTAH-khel-rokh-en', with 'ch' making a light 'kh' sound.
Grammar notes
der Stachelrochen is masculine. Plural: der Rochen.
Example sentence
Ein Stachelrochen glitt über den sandigen Meeresboden.
A stingray glided across the sandy seabed.
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How to remember der Stachelrochen
It's built from Stachel (spike or stinger) and Rochen (ray) — literally a 'spike-ray'.
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Questions about der Stachelrochen
How do you say "stingray" in German?
In German, "stingray" is der Stachelrochen. It is a noun.
Is der Stachelrochen masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Stachelrochen is masculine. Plural: der Rochen.
How is der Stachelrochen used in a sentence?
Use der Stachelrochen as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ein Stachelrochen glitt über den sandigen Meeresboden. (A stingray glided across the sandy seabed.).
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