NOUN

Igel/iːɡl̩/hedgehog

Igel is a German noun that means hedgehog. It is pronounced /iːɡl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Igel".

Definitions

1.small, nocturnal mammal with spines instead of fur(zoology, common animal)

a.refers to members of the genus Erinaceus, known for rolling into a spiny ball as defense

Der Igel sucht im Herbst nach einem Platz zum Überwintern.The hedgehog looks for a place to hibernate in autumn.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Igeldie Igel
Genitivedes Igelsder Igel
Dativedem Igelden Igeln
Accusativeden Igeldie Igel

Frequently asked questions

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

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