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"Giraffe" in German: Giraffe
die Giraffe
Giraffe in German is die Giraffe. Say Die Giraffe ist sehr groß at the zoo. Plural is die Giraffen.
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How to pronounce Giraffe
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gi-RAF-uh
/ɡiˈʁafə/
gi-RAF-uh. Soft g as in gift. Stress -raf-. Soft final -e.
"Giraffe" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Giraffe | the giraffe Main feminine noun. | Main feminine noun. |
| die Giraffen | the giraffes Plural. | Plural. |
| eine Giraffe sehen | to see a giraffe Zoo or safari. | Zoo or safari. |
| langer Hals wie eine Giraffe | a long neck like a giraffe Playful comparison. | Playful comparison. |
How to use Giraffe in real life
- 1Zoo visit
Schau, die Giraffe frisst Blätter oben.
Look, the giraffe is eating leaves up high.
Die Giraffe subject.
- 2Kids book
Im Buch steht eine freundliche Giraffe.
In the book there is a friendly giraffe.
Eine Giraffe.
- 3Photo
Die Giraffe hinter dem Zaun ist riesig.
The giraffe behind the fence is huge.
Behind the fence.
Mistakes English speakers make with Giraffe
Incorrect: der Giraffe
Correct: die Giraffe
Giraffe is feminine: die Giraffe.
Incorrect: zwei Giraffe
Correct: zwei Giraffen
Plural adds -n: Giraffen.
Good to know
Zoo-goers love Giraffenhäuser on cold days. The word is almost the same as English, so pronunciation of the soft German g is the main new skill.
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At the zoo café
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Gehen wir zuerst zur Giraffe?
Shall we go to the giraffe first?
You
Ja. Ich will die Giraffe füttern sehen.
Yes. I want to see the giraffe being fed.
ChatPal
Die Giraffe kommt oft an den Zaun.
The giraffe often comes to the fence.
You
Dann hole ich schnell die Kamera.
Then I'll grab the camera quickly.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Giraffe" in German
How do you say giraffe?
Die Giraffe.
Gender?
Feminine: die Giraffe.
Plural?
Die Giraffen.
Pronunciation tip?
Hard-ish German g, stress on -raf-.
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