German Conversation · Level 23
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German word
Panter
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpantɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounpanther
Example
In der Nacht sah ich einen Panter am Flussufer.
At night, I saw a panther by the riverbank.
More examples
In freier Wildbahn ist ein Panter kaum zu entdecken.
In the wild, a panther is hardly ever spotted.
Core concept
A powerful leopard-like cat watches from cover before pursuing prey, with either a spotted or black coat.
Common phrases
ein seltener Panter
a rare panther
Panter in freier Wildbahn
panther in the wild
Similar words
Panther: A large cat, including black-coated forms often called a black panther.
Leopard: A medium-sized cat with rosette-shaped spots that often moves through trees.
Jaguar: A muscular, stocky large cat that excels at hunting near water.
Puma: A supple, agile large cat that attacks prey with a sudden leap.
Definition in German
Eine große Raubkatze mit charakteristischen Flecken, die in freier Natur jagt und gelegentlich als schwarzer Panter vorkommt.
Word origin
Panter is a borrowing that passed from Greek panthēr through Latin panthera into German and other European languages.
Usage tips
- German also uses the spelling Panther with h, especially in the common expression schwarzer Panther for a black panther.
Related words
- Panterbestandpanther populationnoun
- Panterschutzpanther protectionnoun