German · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Whale" in German: Wal
der Wal
Whale in German is der Wal. Plural is die Wale. Whale watching is Walbeobachtung; a whale song is Walgesang.
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How to pronounce Wal
Say it
vahl
/vaːl/
vahl. Soft w as English v. Long a.
"Whale" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Wal | the whale Standard word. | Standard word. |
| die Wale | the whales Plural. | Plural. |
| Walbeobachtung | whale watching Tour activity. | Tour activity. |
| Blauwal | blue whale Species compound. | Species compound. |
How to use Wal in real life
- 1Boat tour
Plötzlich taucht ein Wal neben uns auf.
Suddenly a whale surfaces beside us.
Ein Wal.
- 2Museum
Das Skelett zeigt, wie groß ein Wal wirklich ist.
The skeleton shows how big a whale really is.
Ein Wal.
- 3Documentary
Die Wale wandern jedes Jahr denselben Weg.
The whales migrate the same route every year.
Plural Wale.
Mistakes English speakers make with Wal
Incorrect: das Whale
Correct: der Wal
Use Wal, masculine.
Incorrect: die Wal
Correct: der Wal / die Wale
Singular der Wal; plural die Wale.
Good to know
Coastal German tourism advertises Walbeobachtung trips abroad more than at home. Kids' books love the Blauwal as the size champion.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
On a ferry looking at the water
ChatPal
War das ein Wal oder nur Wellen?
Was that a whale or just waves?
You
Ein Wal! Siehst du die Fontäne?
A whale! Do you see the spout?
ChatPal
Unglaublich. Ich habe noch nie einen Wal live gesehen.
Incredible. I've never seen a whale live before.
You
Mach ein Foto, bevor der Wal wieder taucht.
Take a photo before the whale dives again.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Whale" in German
How do you say whale?
Der Wal.
Plural?
Die Wale.
Whale watching?
Walbeobachtung.
Gender?
Masculine: der Wal.
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