zebra
das Zebra, die Zebras
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zebra
An African wild horse known for its characteristic black-and-white striped coat.
In der Savanne konnten wir eine große Herde Zebras am Wasserloch beobachten.
In the savanna, we were able to observe a large herd of zebras at the waterhole.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Zebras |
| genitive | des Zebras |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Zebra | die Zebras |
| accusative | das Zebra | die Zebras |
| dative | dem Zebra | den Zebras |
| genitive | des Zebras | der Zebras |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Zebras |
| genitive | des Zebras |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Zebra | die Zebras |
| accusative | das Zebra | die Zebras |
| dative | dem Zebra | den Zebras |
| genitive | des Zebras | der Zebras |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The pattern of a zebra is used figuratively for a pedestrian crossing: 'der Zebrastreifen' (zebra crossing/crosswalk). This word is very common in German road traffic.
Autos müssen am Zebrastreifen anhalten, wenn Fußgänger warten.
Cars must stop at the crosswalk when pedestrians are waiting.
In German, people often say 'eine Herde Zebras' (a herd of zebras) when they mean a group of these animals. Typical verbs are 'beobachten' (to observe/watch) or 'sehen' (to see).
Auf der Safari konnten wir eine Herde Zebras fotografieren.
On the safari, we were able to photograph a herd of zebras.
When talking about the animal species in general, the plural 'Zebras' (zebras) is often used. The singular 'das Zebra' (the zebra) usually refers to one specific animal.
Zebras sind für ihre schwarz-weißen Streifen bekannt.
Zebras are known for their black-and-white stripes.
