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"Lion" in German: Löwe
der Löwe
Lion in German is der Löwe. Plural is Löwen. Soft kids' talk loves Löwenbabys at the zoo.
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How to pronounce Löwe
Say it
LØ-vuh
/ˈløːvə/
LØ-vuh. Ö like e in her with rounded lips; soft final e. Masculine: der Löwe.
"Lion" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Löwe | the lion Core noun. | Core noun. |
| die Löwen | the lions Plural. | Plural. |
| die Löwin | the lioness Female form. | Female form. |
| Löwenjunges | lion cub Young animal. | Young animal. |
How to use Löwe in real life
- 1Zoo
Der Löwe schläft in der Sonne.
The lion is sleeping in the sun.
Der Löwe.
- 2Kids book
Ein mutiger Löwe hilft seinen Freunden.
A brave lion helps his friends.
Ein Löwe.
- 3Safari film
Zwei Löwen jagen über die Savanne.
Two lions are hunting across the savanna.
Löwen plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with Löwe
Incorrect: die Löwe
Correct: der Löwe / die Löwin
Male lion is der Löwe; female is die Löwin.
Incorrect: viele Löwes
Correct: viele Löwen
Plural is Löwen.
Good to know
Löwe appears in fairy tales, football nicknames, and zodiac talk (Löwe). Soft zoo visits make Löwen a first big-animal word for kids.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At the big-cat enclosure
ChatPal
Siehst du den Löwen?
Do you see the lion?
You
Ja. Der Löwe gähnt riesig.
Yes. The lion is yawning hugely.
ChatPal
Nebenan liegt die Löwin.
Next door lies the lioness.
You
Wahnsinn. Der Löwe wirkt so nah.
Amazing. The lion seems so close.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lion" in German
Gender?
Masculine: der Löwe; female: die Löwin.
Plural?
Die Löwen.
Cub?
Löwenjunges / Junglöwe.
Zodiac?
Das Sternzeichen Löwe.
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