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How do you say "tiger" in German?
der Tiger
In German, "tiger" is der Tiger.
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Pronunciation
Tiger is pronounced TEE-ger, where Tee rhymes with 'see' and ger rhymes with 'er' in 'better'.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun, der Tiger. Plural is Tiger. Identical spelling to English but with German pronunciation.
Example sentence
Der Tiger ist ein gefährliches Raubtier.
The tiger is a dangerous predator.
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How to remember der Tiger
Tiger is nearly identical to English, making it very easy to learn and remember.
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Questions about der Tiger
How do you say "tiger" in German?
In German, "tiger" is der Tiger. It is a noun.
Is der Tiger masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun, der Tiger. Plural is Tiger. Identical spelling to English but with German pronunciation.
How is der Tiger used in a sentence?
Use der Tiger as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Tiger ist ein gefährliches Raubtier. (The tiger is a dangerous predator.).
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