English–German

“lion” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈløːvə/

Example

Ich sehe zwei Löwen im Zoo.

I see two lions at the zoo.

Illustration for Löwe (lion)

How to say “lion” in German

“Lion” in German is Löwe.

A large cat with a powerful body and, in males, a conspicuous mane.

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

Example sentences with Löwe

Der Löwe liegt faul in der Sonne.

The lion is lying lazily in the sun.

Tips for using Löwe

  • Löwe is a masculine weak noun: the singular accusative is den Löwen, and the plural is die Löwen.

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