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How do you say "volcano" in German?
der Vulkan
In German, "volcano" is der Vulkan.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'vul-KAHN', stress on the last syllable, with 'v' as an English 'f' sound.
Grammar notes
der Vulkan is masculine. Plural: der Vulkane.
Example sentence
Der Vulkan brach mit Rauch und Lava aus.
The volcano erupted with smoke and lava.
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How to remember der Vulkan
This is a direct cognate of English 'volcano', just shortened, so the meaning is obvious at a glance.
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- drought die Dürre
- flood die Flut
- earthquake das Erdbeben
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Questions about der Vulkan
How do you say "volcano" in German?
In German, "volcano" is der Vulkan. It is a noun.
Is der Vulkan masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Vulkan is masculine. Plural: der Vulkane.
How is der Vulkan used in a sentence?
Use der Vulkan as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Vulkan brach mit Rauch und Lava aus. (The volcano erupted with smoke and lava.).
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