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“fossil” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/fɔˈsiːl/

Example

Wir fanden viele Fossilien am Strand.

We found many fossils on the beach.

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How to say “fossil” in German

“Fossil” in German is Fossil.

A preserved trace of past life locked into stone, such as a shell, bone, or footprint.

Full entry for Fossil: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Fossil

Im Labor konnten die Fossilien mikroskopisch untersucht werden.

In the laboratory, the fossils could be examined under a microscope.

Tips for using Fossil

  • Fossil is neuter in German: das Fossil, with the plural die Fossilien.

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