albino
der Albino, die Albinos
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albino
A person or animal with albinism, meaning a congenital disorder of pigment production that results in very light skin, fur, or feathers and often light-colored eyes.
Der Albino wurde wegen seiner auffallend hellen Haut besonders sorgfältig vor der Sonne geschützt.
Because of his strikingly light skin, the albino was given especially careful protection from the sun.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Albinos |
| genitive | des Albinos |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Albino | die Albinos |
| accusative | den Albino | die Albinos |
| dative | dem Albino | den Albinos |
| genitive | des Albinos | der Albinos |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Albino' can come before an animal name and form a compound word with it, such as 'Albino-Kaninchen' (albino rabbit) or 'Albino-Känguru' (albino kangaroo). This immediately tells you which animal species is meant.
Im Tierpark lebt ein Albino-Känguru, und auch sein Junges ist ein Albino.
There is an albino kangaroo at the wildlife park, and its young one is an albino too.
In the phrase 'als Albino zur Welt kommen' (to be born an albino), 'Albino' appears without an article after 'als'. This pattern can be used to talk about the birth of a person or animal with albinism.
Eines der Jungtiere kam als Albino zur Welt.
One of the young animals was born an albino.
When referring to people, the term 'Albino' (albino) can be perceived as hurtful if it reduces the person to their appearance or medical condition. So pay attention to what the person concerned would like to be called.
Er möchte nicht ständig als Albino bezeichnet werden.
He does not want to be constantly referred to as an albino.
