Capybara

See also: capybara

German

Etymology

From Spanish capibara, from Portuguese capivara, from Old Tupi kapi'iûara (literally “grass eater”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kapiˈbaːʁa/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: Ca‧py‧ba‧ra

Noun

Capybara n (strong, genitive Capybara, plural Capybara or Capybaras)

  1. capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris)
    Synonym: Wasserschwein

Declension

Declension of Capybara [neuter, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Capybara die Capybara, Capybaras
genitive eines des Capybara der Capybara, Capybaras
dative einem dem Capybara den Capybara, Capybaras
accusative ein das Capybara die Capybara, Capybaras

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