Riesenalk
derNoungreat auk (extinct bird)
English translations
- 01
Giant elk
Word details
- German meaning
- Der Riesenalk war eine flugunfähige Vogelart, die im Nordatlantik beheimatet war und im 19. Jahrhundert ausstarb.
- English meaning
- The great auk was a flightless bird species native to the North Atlantic that became extinct in the 19th century.
- Synonym
- Gareisfugl
- German example
- Der Riesenalk wurde aufgrund von Überjagung ausgerottet.
- English example
- The great auk was driven to extinction due to overhunting.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Riesenalk
- Plural Form
- die Riesenalke
Example sentences with “Riesenalk”
Der Riesenalk ist leider ausgestorben. (The great auk is unfortunately extinct.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Riesenalk a compound word?
Yes, it is a compound of 'Riese' (giant) and 'Alk' (auk). It is a masculine noun (der).