great ape
der Menschenaffe, die Menschenaffen
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great ape
A large primate resembling humans; this group includes gorillas, chimpanzees, and orangutans, among others.
Der Menschenaffe kann Werkzeuge benutzen und komplexe soziale Beziehungen entwickeln.
The great ape can use tools and develop complex social relationships.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Menschenaffen |
| genitive | des Menschenaffen |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Menschenaffe | die Menschenaffen |
| accusative | den Menschenaffen | die Menschenaffen |
| dative | dem Menschenaffen | den Menschenaffen |
| genitive | des Menschenaffen | der Menschenaffen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Menschenaffe' (great ape) consists of 'Menschen' (humans) and 'Affe' (ape / monkey). The first part points to the resemblance to humans; the second part names the animal group.
An den Händen des Menschenaffen erkennt man die Ähnlichkeit mit dem Menschen.
You can see the resemblance to humans in the great ape's hands.
Common combinations include 'bedrohte Menschenaffen' (endangered great apes), 'Menschenaffen schützen' (to protect great apes), and 'Menschenaffen in freier Wildbahn' (great apes in the wild). You will encounter these expressions especially in reports on nature and species conservation.
Die Organisation schützt bedrohte Menschenaffen und ihren Lebensraum.
The organization protects endangered great apes and their habitat.
To classify an animal species as part of this group, use the pattern 'zu den Menschenaffen gehören' (to belong to the great apes). Here, 'zu' is followed by the dative case.
Auch Bonobos gehören zu den Menschenaffen.
Bonobos also belong to the great apes.
