German Conversation · Level 10
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German word
Pinguin
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpɪŋguiːn/
Meaning
- masculine nounpenguin
Example
Die Pinguine schwimmen im Wasser.
The penguins are swimming in the water.
More examples
Ein Pinguin watschelt über das Eis.
A penguin waddles over the ice.
Core concept
A compact black-and-white seabird moves more smoothly through water than through its upright walk.
Common phrases
Pinguin auf dem Eis
penguin on the ice
Kolonie von Pinguinen
colony of penguins
Similar words
Möwe: A medium-sized coastal bird often seen near shores and ports, flying to find fish and food.
Albatros: A large seabird with long wings that glides over the ocean for long periods.
Pelikan: A large seabird with a broad bill and throat pouch used to scoop up fish.
Papageitaucher: A small seabird with a colorful bill that dives underwater to catch fish.
Definition in German
Pinguin bezeichnet einen flugunfähigen Seevogel mit kompaktem Körper und kontrastierendem schwarz-weißem Gefieder.
Word origin
German Pinguin is a borrowing from English penguin, the established name for this flightless seabird.
Usage tips
- Pinguin is masculine, with der Pinguin in the singular and die Pinguine in the plural.
Related words
- Pinguinzuchtpenguin breedingnoun
- pinguinartigpenguin-likeadjective
- Pinguinbabypenguin babynoun