moose
der Elch, die Elche
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moose
The largest living species of deer today, found in the forests of the Northern Hemisphere. The males are known for their large, shovel-shaped antlers.
Bei unserer Reise durch Schweden haben wir einen Elch am Straßenrand gesehen.
On our trip through Sweden, we saw a moose by the side of the road.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Elche |
| genitive | des Elches |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Elch | die Elche |
| accusative | den Elch | die Elche |
| dative | dem Elch | den Elchen |
| genitive | des Elches des Elchs | der Elche |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Careful: the German 'Elch' is the animal called 'moose' in American English. The English word 'elk' refers to a different species of deer, the wapiti.
In Kanada kann man mit etwas Glück einen Elch in freier Wildbahn sehen.
In Canada, with a bit of luck, you can see a moose in the wild.
There is a colloquial expression used to express extreme surprise: 'Ich glaub, mich knutscht ein Elch!' (Well, I'll be! / I can't believe it!). It is used when something completely unexpected happens.
Du hast im Lotto gewonnen? Ich glaub, mich knutscht ein Elch!
You won the lottery? Well, I'll be!
In texts and conversations, the moose is often associated with Scandinavia. Typical sentences are about seeing an 'Elch in Schweden' (moose in Sweden) or warning about an 'Elch auf der Straße' (moose on the road).
Achtung, in dieser Region gibt es viele Elche am Straßenrand.
Careful, there are many moose by the side of the road in this region.
stag / idiot
Hirsch and Elch are large animals from the same family, but Elch refers to a specific, particularly large species. A male Elch often has broad, shovel-shaped antlers. Hirsch, on the other hand, usually refers to a different male member of the family, especially a red deer.
Im nördlichen Wald beobachtet sie einen sehr großen Elch mit schaufelförmigem Geweih.
In the northern forest, she watches a very large moose with shovel-shaped antlers.
Im Wald beobachtet sie einen großen Hirsch mit seinem Geweih.
In the forest, she watches a large stag with its antlers.
