Krokodil /kɾˌoːkoːdˈiːl/ · noun · CEFR A1. German translation of "crocodile".

See also: Vocabulary entry (German) · Topic: German Reptilienwild

Source term
crocodile
Translation
Krokodil
CEFR Level
A1
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

German article/gender note: learn this word with the article "das".

Dictionary form Krokodil
Article das
Gender/article class neuter
Plural varies by noun
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + das Krokodil
Examples
Das ist das Krokodil.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the German Reptilienwild.

Example Sentences

Das Krokodil ist groß.

English: The crocodile is big.

A1 · Reptilian Wildlife

Ein Krokodil schwimmt im Fluss.

English: A crocodile swims in the river.

A1 · animals

Das Krokodil hat sehr große Zähne.

English: The crocodile has very big teeth.

A1 · animals

Wir sehen das Krokodil im Zoo.

English: We watch the crocodile at the zoo.

A1 · animals

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