gecko
der Gecko, die Geckonen
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gecko
A usually small lizard with a broad head and adhesive feet that lives particularly in warm regions. Geckos can walk along smooth walls and ceilings.
Der Gecko kletterte an der glatten Glasscheibe hoch.
The gecko climbed up the smooth glass pane.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Geckonen |
| genitive | des Geckos |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Gecko | die Geckonen die Geckos |
| accusative | den Gecko | die Geckonen die Geckos |
| dative | dem Gecko | den Geckonen den Geckos |
| genitive | des Geckos | der Geckonen der Geckos |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
With the accusative, the preposition „an“ (at/on) indicates movement toward a surface; with the dative, it describes the location where the gecko is.
Der Gecko huschte an die warme Steinwand.
The gecko darted onto the warm stone wall.
Später saß der Gecko an der Wand.
Later, the gecko was sitting on the wall.
Common collocations include „einen Gecko beobachten“ (to observe a gecko), „einen Gecko im Terrarium halten“ (to keep a gecko in a terrarium), and „die Haftfüße des Geckos“ (the gecko's adhesive feet).
Im Terrarium beobachteten die Kinder einen Gecko beim Fressen.
In the terrarium, the children watched a gecko eating.
The word „Gecko“ (gecko) often appears in texts about terrariums, reptiles, or tropical habitats. Words such as „Insekten“ (insects), „Haftfüße“ (adhesive feet), and „glatte Oberfläche“ (smooth surface) can also indicate this animal in context.
Der Bericht erklärt, wie ein Gecko auf glatten Blättern Halt findet.
The report explains how a gecko keeps its grip on smooth leaves.
