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How do you say "turkey" in German?
der Truthahn
In German, "turkey" is der Truthahn.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'TROO-tahn', stress on the first syllable, with a long O sound.
Grammar notes
Der Truthahn is masculine. Plural: die Truthaehne. A compound noun combining Truth (a type of fowl) and Hahn (rooster).
Example sentence
Der Truthahn ist groß und braun.
The turkey is large and brown.
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How to remember der Truthahn
Truthahn sounds formal and fancy, fitting for the bird served at Thanksgiving and fancy dinners.
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Questions about der Truthahn
How do you say "turkey" in German?
In German, "turkey" is der Truthahn. It is a noun.
Is der Truthahn masculine or feminine?
Der Truthahn is masculine. Plural: die Truthaehne. A compound noun combining Truth (a type of fowl) and Hahn (rooster).
How is der Truthahn used in a sentence?
Use der Truthahn as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Truthahn ist groß und braun. (The turkey is large and brown.).
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