jackal
der Schakal, die Schakale
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jackal
A wild carnivorous animal from the dog family that resembles a small wolf and is found mainly in Africa and Asia.
In der Dämmerung schlich ein Schakal durch die trockene Landschaft.
At dusk, a jackal crept through the dry landscape.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schakale |
| genitive | des Schakals |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Schakal | die Schakale |
| accusative | den Schakal | die Schakale |
| dative | dem Schakal | den Schakalen |
| genitive | des Schakals | der Schakale |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Because „Schakal“ (jackal) refers to an animal, words describing its habitat and behavior often appear nearby: „Dämmerung“ (dusk), „Rudel“ (pack), „heulen“ (to howl), or „Aas“ (carrion).
In der Dämmerung hörten die Wanderer mehrere Schakale im Tal.
At dusk, the hikers heard several jackals in the valley.
Der Schakal wartete geduldig, bis die Löwen satt waren.
The jackal waited patiently until the lions were full.
Typical collocations for the animal include „ein Rudel Schakale“ (a pack of jackals), „heulende Schakale“ (howling jackals), and „Schakale beobachten“ (to observe jackals).
In der Nacht beobachteten die Forscher ein Rudel Schakale aus sicherer Entfernung.
At night, the researchers observed a pack of jackals from a safe distance.
