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How do you say "yak" in German?
der Yak
In German, "yak" is der Yak.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'YAHK', a single short syllable.
Grammar notes
der Yak is masculine. Plural: der Yaks.
Example sentence
Der Yak stieg den steilen Bergpfad hinauf.
The yak climbed the steep mountain path.
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How to remember der Yak
This is identical to the English word 'yak', nothing extra to learn here.
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Questions about der Yak
How do you say "yak" in German?
In German, "yak" is der Yak. It is a noun.
Is der Yak masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Yak is masculine. Plural: der Yaks.
How is der Yak used in a sentence?
Use der Yak as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Yak stieg den steilen Bergpfad hinauf. (The yak climbed the steep mountain path.).
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