Elephant
derNounelephant (archaic/variant of Elefant)
English translations
- 01
Elefant
- 02
Elefant
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein großes, graues Säugetier mit einem langen Rüssel, großen Ohren und Stoßzähnen.
- English meaning
- A large, gray mammal with a long trunk, large ears, and tusks.
- Synonym
- Rüsseltier
- German example
- Der Elefant trank Wasser mit seinem Rüssel.
- English example
- The elephant drank water with its trunk.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Elephant
- Plural Form
- die Elephanten
Related words
- Elephantenlaus
Elephant louse
- Riesentier
Giant animal
- Großwild
Big game
- Elefantenlaus
elephant louse
- Elefant
elephant
- elefantös
Elephantine
- Stoßzahn
An elongated, protruding tooth, especially in elephants.
- Rüssel
Trunk
- Halluzination
Hallucination
- Elefantenrennen
An elephant race is a colloquial term for a slow overtaking maneuver by trucks on the highway.
- trompeten
To trumpet means to make a sound like a trumpet or to play the trumpet.
- Schrottwichteln
White elephant gift exchange is a fun variation of Secret Santa where participants give away quirky, useless, or unwanted items.
- Elefantenrüsselmuschel
The geoduck is a large, edible saltwater clam known for its long, siphon that resembles an elephant's trunk.
- Elefantenrunde
An elephant round is a television discussion with high-ranking politicians or experts, in which important topics are discussed.
Example sentences with “Elephant”
Der Elephant steht im Zoo. (The elephant is in the zoo.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Elephant spelled with 'ph' in German?
No, the modern standard spelling is 'Elefant' with an 'f'. 'Elephant' is archaic.