Faultier

dasNoun

sloth (animal); lazybones (insult).

English translations

  1. 01

    sloth

Word details

German meaning
Ein Faultier ist ein langsames Säugetier, das in den tropischen Regenwäldern Mittel- und Südamerikas lebt und die meiste Zeit in Bäumen verbringt.
English meaning
A sloth is a slow-moving mammal that lives in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America and spends most of its time in trees.
Synonym
None
German example
Das Faultier hing träge an einem Ast.
English example
The sloth hung lazily from a branch.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Faultier
Plural Form
die Faultiere

Example sentences with “Faultier”

  1. Das Faultier schläft viel. (The sloth sleeps a lot.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Faultier' neuter?

Yes, it is a neuter noun (das Faultier).