NOUN

derElefant/eləˈfant/elephant

Elefant is a German noun that means elephant. It is pronounced /eləˈfant/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Elefanten".

Definitions

1.large, thick-skinned mammal with a trunk and tusks(animal)

a.African or Asian animal, largest land animal

Der Elefant ist das größte landlebende Säugetier der Welt.—The elephant is the largest land mammal in the world.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Elefantdie Elefanten
Genitivedes Elefantender Elefanten
Dativedem Elefantenden Elefanten
Accusativeden Elefantendie Elefanten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Elefant" mean in English?
"Elefant" means elephant. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Elefant"?
"Elefant" is pronounced /eləˈfant/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Elefant" der, die, or das?
"Elefant" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Elefant"?
The plural of "Elefant" is "Elefanten".
What part of speech is "Elefant"?
"Elefant" is a noun in German.

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