coyote
der Kojote, die Kojoten
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coyote
A wild predator in the dog family that lives in North and Central America and looks similar to a wolf but is smaller.
In der Nacht hörten wir einen Kojoten in der Nähe des Hauses heulen.
During the night, we heard a coyote howling near the house.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kojoten |
| genitive | des Kojoten |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Kojote | die Kojoten |
| accusative | den Kojoten | die Kojoten |
| dative | dem Kojoten | den Kojoten |
| genitive | des Kojoten | der Kojoten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Kojote' (coyote) often occurs with verbs such as 'heulen' (to howl), 'beobachten' (to observe), and 'aufspüren' (to track down). 'Ein Rudel Kojoten' (a pack of coyotes) is also a common combination.
Die Ranger beobachteten ein Rudel Kojoten in der Nähe des Nationalparks.
The rangers observed a pack of coyotes near the national park.
In texts about the North American wilderness, 'Kojote' (coyote) often appears alongside words such as 'Prärie' (prairie), 'Wüste' (desert), 'Rudel' (pack), or 'Nacht' (night). These words quickly make it clear that the animal is meant.
Nachts streifte ein Kojote durch die stille Prärie.
At night, a coyote roamed through the quiet prairie.
'Kojote' (coyote) is often used in accounts of wildlife sightings and in nature documentaries. These typically include details about its habitat, behavior, or diet.
Die Dokumentation zeigt, wie ein Kojote nachts auf Nahrungssuche geht.
The documentary shows how a coyote searches for food at night.
