das Karibu
caribou
A reindeer native to North America with large, branching antlers.
EXAMPLE
Das Karibu zieht in großen Herden durch die Tundra.
The caribou moves across the tundra in large herds.
das Karibu
caribou
das Karibu, die Karibus
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Karibu, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Karibus |
| genitive | des Karibus |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Karibu | die Karibus |
| accusative | das Karibu | die Karibus |
| dative | dem Karibu | den Karibus |
| genitive | des Karibus | der Karibus |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Typical collocations
'Karibu' (caribou) is often used with words from the context of nature and wildlife: 'eine Karibuherde' (a caribou herd), 'Karibus beobachten' (to observe caribou), and 'Karibus, die durch die Tundra ziehen oder wandern' (caribou moving or migrating across the tundra).
EXAMPLE
Die Forscher beobachteten eine große Karibuherde aus sicherer Entfernung.
The researchers observed a large caribou herd from a safe distance.
Context clues
Words such as 'Tundra' (tundra), 'Geweih' (antlers), 'Herde' (herd), and 'Wanderung' (migration) often show that 'Karibu' (caribou) is being used in connection with the animal and its habitat.
EXAMPLE
Im Bericht über die jährliche Wanderung der Karibus spielte die Tundra eine zentrale Rolle.
In the report on the caribou's annual migration, the tundra played a central role.
Factual context
'Karibu' (caribou) is especially common in factual texts, documentaries, and reports about nature and wildlife.
EXAMPLE
Die Dokumentation erklärt, wie sich die Karibus an das Leben in der arktischen Landschaft anpassen.
The documentary explains how caribou adapt to life in the Arctic landscape.
In real life
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