elephant
dasNounder Elefant
German translations
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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
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Elefant
Word details
- German meaning
- Als Großwild bezeichnet man große, wild lebende Tiere, die oft gejagt werden.
- English meaning
- Big game
- Synonym
- Wild
- German example
- In Afrika kann man auf Safari oft Großwild wie Elefanten und Löwen beobachten.
- English example
- In Africa, you can often observe big game like elephants and lions on safari.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Großwild
- Plural Form
- None
Related words
- Elefant
elephant
- Elephantenlaus
Elephant louse
- Elefantenrennen
An elephant race is a colloquial term for a slow overtaking maneuver by trucks on the highway.
- Elefant
elephant
- trompeten
To trumpet means to make a sound like a trumpet or to play the trumpet.
- Stoßzahn
An elongated, protruding tooth, especially in elephants.
- Schrottwichteln
White elephant gift exchange is a fun variation of Secret Santa where participants give away quirky, useless, or unwanted items.
- Halluzination
Hallucination
- Elefantenrüsselmuschel
The geoduck is a large, edible saltwater clam known for its long, siphon that resembles an elephant's trunk.
- Elefantenlaus
elephant louse
- Elefantenrunde
An elephant round is a television discussion with high-ranking politicians or experts, in which important topics are discussed.
- elefantös
Elephantine
- Riesentier
Giant animal
- Rüssel
Trunk
Example sentences with “elephant”
The elephant is big. (Der Elefant ist groß.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of 'Elefant'?
The plural is 'die Elefanten'.