antelope
die Antilope, die Antilopen
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antelope
A usually slender, fast-running mammal from the bovid family that mainly lives in Africa and Asia. The term antelope refers to various species whose members usually have horns.
Die Antilope floh mit weiten Sprüngen vor dem Löwen.
The antelope fled from the lion in great leaps.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Antilopen |
| genitive | der Antilope |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Antilope | die Antilopen |
| accusative | die Antilope | die Antilopen |
| dative | der Antilope | den Antilopen |
| genitive | der Antilope | der Antilopen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
“Antilope” (antelope) is often used with verbs related to observing animals and protecting nature: „eine Antilope beobachten“ (to observe an antelope), „fotografieren“ (to photograph), „verfolgen“ (to track), or „schützen“ (to protect).
Die Forscher beobachteten eine seltene Antilope aus sicherer Entfernung.
The researchers observed a rare antelope from a safe distance.
The word “Antilope” (antelope) often appears in texts about savannas, steppes, wildlife reserves, and safaris. Such references to places and topics help you quickly recognize the word as a term for a wild animal.
Im Wildreservat konnten wir eine Antilope nahe an der Wasserstelle sehen.
We were able to see an antelope near the watering hole in the wildlife reserve.
Descriptions of antelopes often include information about their speed, horns, leaps, and flight behavior. That is why “Antilope” (antelope) is often used together with verbs such as „laufen“ (to run), „springen“ (to jump), or „fliehen“ (to flee).
Die Antilope sprang über den niedrigen Busch und floh in Richtung Steppe.
The antelope leaped over the low bush and fled toward the steppe.
