Löwenäffchen
dasNounlion tamarin (primate)
English translations
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lion monkey
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine kleine Affenart, die in Brasilien beheimatet ist.
- English meaning
- Golden lion tamarin
- Synonym
- None
- German example
- Das Löwenäffchen ist vom Aussterben bedroht.
- English example
- The golden lion tamarin is an endangered species.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Löwenäffchen
- Plural Form
- die Löwenäffchen
Related words
- Goldkopflöwenäffchen
The golden-headed lion tamarin is a small monkey species from Brazil, characterized by its golden fur on its head and its lion-like mane.
Example sentences with “Löwenäffchen”
Das Löwenäffchen ist sehr klein. (The lion tamarin is very small.)
Frequently asked questions
Why is it neuter?
All nouns ending in -chen are neuter, including animal names like Löwenäffchen.