de giraffe /dəɣˈirɑfə/ · noun · CEFR A1. Dutch translation of "giraffe".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch) · Topic: Dutch Savanne- en Boerderijdieren

Source term
giraffe
Translation
de giraffe
CEFR Level
A1
Part of speech
noun
Image
Photo of de giraffe (Dutch)

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Article, Gender & Forms

Dutch article/gender note: learn this word with the article "de".

Dictionary form de giraffe
Article de
Gender/article class common (de-word)
Regular/likely plural giraffes
Diminutive giraffetje
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + de giraffe
Examples
Dit is de giraffe.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the Dutch Savanne- en Boerderijdieren.

Example Sentences

De giraffe is erg lang.

English: The giraffe is very tall.

A1 · Savanna and Farm Animals

De giraffe heeft een hele lange nek.

English: The giraffe has a very long neck.

A1 · animals

Een giraf eet bladeren van hoge bomen.

English: A giraffe eats leaves from tall trees.

A1 · animals

We zien twee giraffen in de dierentuin.

English: We see two giraffes at the zoo.

A1 · animals

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