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panther
A large big cat that often has black fur. Biologically, it is usually a leopard or jaguar with black coloration (melanism).
Im Zoo konnten wir einen eleganten schwarzen Panther in seinem Gehege beobachten.
At the zoo, we were able to observe an elegant black panther in its enclosure.
The word 'Panther' (panther) has two very different meanings. The context makes it clear whether the big cat or the World War II tank is meant. Topics such as zoology, nature, or animals point to the cat, while historical or military contexts point to the tank.
Im Dschungelbuch ist der schwarze Panther Bagheera eine wichtige Figur.
In The Jungle Book, the black panther Bagheera is an important character.
When the panther is described as an animal, adjectives are often used that emphasize its elegance, color, or speed. Typical phrases are 'schwarzer Panther' (black panther), 'eleganter Panther' (elegant panther), or 'geschmeidiger Panther' (sleek/agile panther).
Die Dokumentation zeigte die Jagd eines geschmeidigen Panthers in der Nacht.
The documentary showed the hunt of a sleek panther at night.
The meaning 'Panzer' (tank) is limited to technical language. You find it almost exclusively in texts or conversations about military history, technology, or World War II.
Experten restaurieren einen alten Panther für eine Ausstellung.
Experts are restoring an old Panther tank for an exhibition.
tiger
'der Tiger' and 'der Panther' are both large big cats. For that reason, learners can easily confuse them. A tiger usually has orange fur with black stripes and originally lives in Asia. A panther often has black fur; biologically, it is usually a leopard or jaguar with dark coloration. If you mean stripes, 'Tiger' is correct. If you mean a black large big cat, 'Panther' fits better.
In der Dokumentation schleicht ein schwarzer Panther leise durch den Wald.
In the documentary, a black panther moves silently through the forest.
Im Tierpark lag der Tiger im Schatten und bewegte nur den Schwanz.
At the wildlife park, the tiger lay in the shade and only moved its tail.