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How do you say "zoo" in German?

der Zoo

Noun Masculine

In German, "zoo" is der Zoo.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced TSOH. Single syllable, 'z' sounds like 'ts' in English cats.

Grammar notes

Masculine noun (der Zoo). Plural is Zoos. Loanword from English, used worldwide.

Example sentence

Der Zoo hat Löwen.

The zoo has lions.

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How to remember der Zoo

Zoo is identical in both languages. Animals live there.

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Questions about der Zoo

How do you say "zoo" in German?

In German, "zoo" is der Zoo. It is a noun.

Is der Zoo masculine or feminine?

Masculine noun (der Zoo). Plural is Zoos. Loanword from English, used worldwide.

How is der Zoo used in a sentence?

Use der Zoo as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Zoo hat Löwen. (The zoo has lions.).

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