chipmunk
das Streifenhörnchen, die Streifenhörnchen
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chipmunk
A small rodent with distinctive longitudinal stripes on its back, found mainly in North America and Asia and often kept as a pet.
Das Streifenhörnchen versteckte eine Nuss in seinem Käfig.
The chipmunk hid a nut in its cage.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Streifenhörnchen |
| genitive | des Streifenhörnchens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Streifenhörnchen | die Streifenhörnchen |
| accusative | das Streifenhörnchen | die Streifenhörnchen |
| dative | dem Streifenhörnchen | den Streifenhörnchen |
| genitive | des Streifenhörnchens | der Streifenhörnchen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Streifenhörnchen' is made up of 'Streifen' (stripes) and 'Hörnchen' (little squirrel). The first part refers to a distinctive feature of the animal and helps you remember the name.
Auf dem Rücken des Streifenhörnchens sind die dunklen Streifen deutlich zu erkennen.
The dark stripes on the chipmunk's back are clearly visible.
When describing chipmunks' behavior, activities such as 'Nahrung sammeln' (to collect food), 'Vorräte anlegen' (to store supplies), and 'Nüsse verstecken' (to hide nuts) are useful. 'Vorräte anlegen' is especially useful as a fixed expression.
Das Streifenhörnchen legt Vorräte für den Winter an.
The chipmunk stores supplies for the winter.
Descriptions of chipmunks often include the adjectives 'flink' (nimble), 'scheu' (shy), and 'zutraulich' (tame). 'Scheu' and 'zutraulich' are especially useful for describing how the animal reacts to people.
Das Streifenhörnchen ist noch sehr scheu und versteckt sich, sobald sich jemand nähert.
The chipmunk is still very shy and hides as soon as someone approaches.
