der Oktopus
octopus
A marine animal belonging to the cephalopod group, with eight arms covered in suckers.
EXAMPLE
Der Oktopus versteckte sich zwischen den Felsen am Meeresboden.
The octopus hid among the rocks on the seabed.
der Oktopus
octopus
der Oktopus, die Oktopoden
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Oktopus, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| plural | die Oktopoden |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Oktopus |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Oktopus | die Oktopoden die Oktopusse |
| accusative | den Oktopus | die Oktopoden die Oktopusse |
| dative | dem Oktopus | den Oktopoden den Oktopussen |
| genitive | des Oktopus | der Oktopoden der Oktopusse |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Common verbs
'Oktopus' (octopus) often occurs with verbs such as 'sich verstecken' (to hide), 'sich tarnen' (to camouflage oneself), and 'sich fortbewegen' (to move around). These verbs describe the animal's typical movements and behavior.
EXAMPLE
Der Oktopus tarnte sich zwischen den Korallen.
The octopus camouflaged itself among the corals.
Releasing ink
A common expression is 'Tinte ausstoßen' (to release ink) or 'eine Tintenwolke ausstoßen' (to release a cloud of ink). This describes a defensive response by the octopus when in danger.
EXAMPLE
Der Oktopus stieß eine dunkle Tintenwolke aus und verschwand im Wasser.
The octopus released a dark cloud of ink and disappeared into the water.
Sea and aquarium
'Oktopus' (octopus) often appears in texts about marine biology, diving, and aquariums. Common expressions include 'einen Oktopus beobachten' (to observe an octopus), 'einen Oktopus fotografieren' (to photograph an octopus), and 'ein Oktopus im Aquarium' (an octopus in an aquarium).
EXAMPLE
Die Besucher beobachteten den Oktopus im Aquarium lange durch die Glasscheibe.
The visitors spent a long time watching the octopus through the aquarium glass.
In real life
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