NOUN
Tintenfisch/ˈtɪntn̩ˌfɪʃ/octopus; squid; cuttlefish
Tintenfisch is a German noun that means octopus, squid, or cuttlefish. It is pronounced /ˈtɪntn̩ˌfɪʃ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Tintenfische".
Definitions
1.A sea animal with arms and the ability to squirt ink (octopus, squid, or cuttlefish)(zoology)
a.octopus or general cephalopod
Im Aquarium kann man einen Tintenfisch beobachten.—You can watch an octopus in the aquarium.
b.squid (often in culinary contexts)
Tintenfisch wird oft in mediterranen Gerichten verwendet.—Squid is often used in Mediterranean dishes.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Tintenfisch | die Tintenfische |
| Genitive | des Tintenfisches | der Tintenfische |
| Dative | dem Tintenfisch | den Tintenfischen |
| Accusative | den Tintenfisch | die Tintenfische |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Tintenfisch" mean in English?
- "Tintenfisch" means octopus, squid, or cuttlefish. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Tintenfisch"?
- "Tintenfisch" is pronounced /ˈtɪntn̩ˌfɪʃ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Tintenfisch" der, die, or das?
- "Tintenfisch" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Tintenfisch"?
- The plural of "Tintenfisch" is "Tintenfische".
- What part of speech is "Tintenfisch"?
- "Tintenfisch" is a noun in German.
