noun
der Pinguin, -e
penguin
The German word "Pinguin" is a noun meaning "penguin".
- It comes directly from the Latin-based international term for the flightless seabird.
- Unlike many German compound words, it is a simple noun, not formed by combining smaller German words.
Similar words:
- Vogel (bird)
- Kormoran (cormorant)
- Albatros (albatross)
Differences:
- "Pinguin" specifically refers to the flightless, tuxedo-colored seabird native to the Southern Hemisphere, especially Antarctica.
- The similar birds like "Kormoran" or "Albatros" are different sea birds that can fly and have different habitats and behaviors.
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Der Pinguin lebt am Wasser.noun
The penguin lives by the water.
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