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"Monkey" in German: Affe
der Affe
Monkey in German is der Affe. The plural is die Affen. Kids shout Schau, der Affe! at the zoo, and Affe can also be a playful tease.
Zoo visit
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How to pronounce Affe
Say it
AH-fuh
/ˈafə/
AH-fuh. Short a, soft final e. Masculine: der Affe.
"Monkey" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Affe | monkey / ape Everyday animal word. | Everyday animal word. |
| die Affen | monkeys Plural. | Plural. |
| Affenbaby | baby monkey Zoo talk. | Zoo talk. |
| Du Affe! | you silly monkey! Playful tease among friends. | Playful tease among friends. |
How to use Affe in real life
- 1Zoo visit
Der Affe schwingt von Ast zu Ast.
The monkey swings from branch to branch.
Der Affe.
- 2Kids pointing
Da sitzt ein Affe mit einer Banane.
There's a monkey sitting with a banana.
Ein Affe.
- 3Documentary
Viele Affen leben in Gruppen.
Many monkeys live in groups.
Plural Affen — Affe appears in Affen.
Mistakes English speakers make with Affe
Incorrect: die Affe
Correct: der Affe
Affe is masculine.
Incorrect: die Affe (plural)
Correct: die Affen
Plural is Affen.
Good to know
Affe covers monkeys and apes in casual speech. Du Affe! can be affectionate teasing among friends; tone decides whether it lands as funny or rude.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Zoo enclosure
ChatPal
Siehst du den Affen ganz oben?
Do you see the monkey way up top?
You
Ja, der Affe wirft Blätter.
Yes, the monkey is throwing leaves.
ChatPal
Süß. Der Affe schaut uns an.
Cute. The monkey is looking at us.
You
Ich filme den Affen kurz.
I'll film the monkey briefly.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Monkey" in German
Gender?
Masculine: der Affe.
Plural?
Die Affen.
Ape vs monkey?
Casual German often uses Affe for both; scientific talk is more precise.
Playful tease?
Du Affe! — only with people who know you.
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