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"Penguin" in German: Pinguin
der Pinguin
Penguin in German is der Pinguin. Say Der Pinguin watschelt lustig. Plural is die Pinguine.
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Der Pinguin springt ins kalte Wasser.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Pinguin
Say it
ping-gwee-EEN
/pɪŋɡuˈiːn/
ping-gwee-EEN. Soft g. Stress final syllable -in.
"Penguin" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Pinguin | the penguin Main masculine noun. | Main masculine noun. |
| die Pinguine | the penguins Plural. | Plural. |
| ein Pinguin | a penguin Indefinite. | Indefinite. |
| Pinguine füttern | to feed penguins Zoo shows. | Zoo shows. |
How to use Pinguin in real life
- 1Zoo
Der Pinguin springt ins kalte Wasser.
The penguin jumps into the cold water.
Der Pinguin.
- 2Documentary
Im Film folgt die Kamera einem Pinguin.
In the film the camera follows a penguin.
Einem Pinguin dative.
- 3Kids
Mein Neffe will einen Pinguin malen.
My nephew wants to draw a penguin.
Einen Pinguin.
Mistakes English speakers make with Pinguin
Incorrect: die Pinguin
Correct: der Pinguin
Pinguin is masculine: der Pinguin.
Incorrect: zwei Pinguin
Correct: zwei Pinguine
Plural is Pinguine.
Good to know
German zoos advertise Pinguin-Fütterung times. The word looks like English; stress the last syllable more than English does.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a zoo route
ChatPal
Sehen wir zuerst den Pinguin?
Shall we see the penguin first?
You
Ja. Der Pinguin ist mein Favorit.
Yes. The penguin is my favorite.
ChatPal
Um drei schwimmt der Pinguin draußen.
At three the penguin swims outside.
You
Dann stehen wir früh am Becken.
Then we'll stand by the pool early.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Penguin" in German
How do you say penguin?
Der Pinguin.
Gender?
Masculine: der Pinguin.
Plural?
Die Pinguine.
Stress?
Often on the last syllable: -in.
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