Giraffe /ɡˈiːrafə/ · noun · CEFR A1. German translation of "giraffe".

See also: Vocabulary entry (German) · Topic: German Savannen- und Bauernhoftiere

Source term
giraffe
Translation
Giraffe
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 "die".

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

Topic context

This word appears in the German Savannen- und Bauernhoftiere.

Example Sentences

Die Giraffe ist sehr groß.

English: The giraffe is very tall.

A1 · Savanna and Farm Animals

Die Giraffe hat einen sehr langen Hals.

English: The giraffe has a very long neck.

A1 · animals

Eine Giraffe frisst Blätter von hohen Bäumen.

English: A giraffe eats leaves from tall trees.

A1 · animals

Wir sehen zwei Giraffen im Zoo.

English: We see two giraffes at the zoo.

A1 · animals

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