German · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Camel" in German: Kamel
das Kamel
Camel in German is das Kamel. Plural is die Kamele. Say Ein Kamel hat einen oder zwei Höcker—one or two humps.
Zoo
Das Kamel steht im Schatten und kaut.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Kamel
Say it
kah-MAYL
/kaˈmeːl/
kah-MAYL. Soft a as in father. Soft e as ay. Stress often on second syllable.
"Camel" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Kamel | the camel Main noun. | Main noun. |
| ein Kamel | a camel Spotting one. | Spotting one. |
| die Kamele | camels Plural. | Plural. |
| Kamel reiten | to ride a camel Tour activity. | Tour activity. |
How to use Kamel in real life
- 1Zoo
Das Kamel steht im Schatten und kaut.
The camel is standing in the shade and chewing.
Das Kamel as subject.
- 2Kids question
Hat das Kamel einen oder zwei Höcker?
Does the camel have one or two humps?
Das Kamel.
- 3Travel story
Wir sind für eine Stunde auf einem Kamel geritten.
We rode a camel for an hour.
Einem Kamel dative.
Mistakes English speakers make with Kamel
Incorrect: der Kamel
Correct: das Kamel
Kamel is neuter: das.
Incorrect: ein Camel
Correct: ein Kamel
Use Kamel, not English camel.
Good to know
Kamel appears in zoos and in travel ads for desert tours. Figuratively, jemanden aufs Kamel setzen is not a standard idiom—stick to the animal sense as a learner.
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Walking through a zoo
ChatPal
Gehen wir zuerst zu den Affen oder zum Kamel?
Shall we go to the monkeys first or to the camel?
You
Zum Kamel. Ich will die Höcker sehen.
To the camel. I want to see the humps.
ChatPal
Es gibt Wasser direkt daneben.
There's water right next to it.
You
Perfekt. Das Kamel sieht durstig aus.
Perfect. The camel looks thirsty.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Camel" in German
How do you say camel?
Das Kamel.
Gender?
Neuter: das Kamel.
Plural?
Die Kamele.
Humps?
Die Höcker.
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