panther
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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.
Panther tank
A medium German tank that was used in World War II. This meaning is specific to historical and military-technical contexts.
Das Panzermuseum stellt mehrere historische Modelle aus, darunter auch einen Panther.
The tank museum exhibits several historical models, including a Panther tank.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Panther |
| genitive | des Panthers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Panther | die Panther |
| accusative | den Panther | die Panther |
| dative | dem Panther | den Panthern |
| genitive | des Panthers | der Panther |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
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.
jaguar
Panther and Jaguar can refer to the same black big cat. Panther usually emphasizes the black fur and can also refer to a black-colored Leopard. Jaguar is the more precise term when the big cat is identified as the species native to the Americas.
Wegen ihres schwarzen Fells nennt der Besucher die Großkatze einen Panther.
Because of its black fur, the visitor calls the big cat a panther.
Laut dem Schild ist die schwarze Großkatze aus Südamerika ein Jaguar.
According to the sign, the black big cat from South America is a jaguar.
