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German word
Eisbär
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaɪ̯sˌbɛːɐ̯/
Meaning
- masculine nounpolar bear
Example
Die Eisbären leben in der Arktis.
Polar bears live in the Arctic.
More examples
Das Verhalten von Eisbären ändert sich durch den Verlust des Meereises.
The behavior of polar bears is changing due to the loss of sea ice.
Core concept
A huge white bear crossing floating sea ice under a cold northern sky.
Common phrases
das Verhalten von Eisbären
the behavior of polar bears
die Fortpflanzung von Eisbären
the reproduction of polar bears
Forschung zu Eisbären
research on polar bears
Similar words
Bär: A large, powerful mammal of the bear family.
Polarbär: A white bear found in the far northern Arctic.
Definition in German
Weißer Bär des Nordens, an das Leben auf Packeis und Meereis angepasst.
Word origin
Eisbär is a compound of Eis, from Middle High German īs, and Bär, which derives from Old High German bero.
Usage tips
- The final element controls gender, so Eisbär takes masculine der even though das Eis is neuter.
Related words
- Eisbärinfemale polar bearnoun
- Eisbärpopulationpolar bear populationnoun