Aquarium
/aˈkvaːʁi̯ʊm/neuter
The German word for aquarium is Aquarium.
Aquarium refers to a tank used for keeping fish.
Meaning: tank for keeping fish (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Aquarium is a neuter noun. The plural form is Aquarien. When using the genitive case, such as when saying "of the aquarium," the word takes an -s ending: des Aquariums.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈkvaːʁi̯ʊm/
Did you know?
- While Aquarium is the standard word, German speakers often use Aquaristik to refer to the technical art and science of maintaining fish tanks.
- In German, the word Aquarium can refer to both the small glass tank in a home and the massive public building where fish are displayed.
- Although it looks like many other German words, Aquarium is a 'loanword' borrowed directly from Latin rather than being a native Germanic word.
Examples in context
- Tom hat ein Aquarium.Tom has an aquarium.This sentence shows how to state that someone owns an aquarium using Aquarium.Tatoeba #9290262 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #8469636 by CK
- Sami hat ein Aquarium.Sami has an aquarium.Tatoeba #10029319 by Melang, translation #7137546 by OsoHombre
- Mein Hobby ist mein Aquarium.My hobby is my aquarium.This sentence shows how to express that an aquarium is a hobby using Aquarium.Tatoeba #2321435 by Esperantostern, translation #9413626 by Nylez
- Entschuldigen Sie, wo finde ich das Aquarium?Excuse me, where can I find the aquarium?
- Komm mal her und schau dir mein neues Fischbecken an!Come over and check out my new fish tank!
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Example conversation
Julian and Hannah are looking at a fish tank in a living room.
- JulianIst das dein neues Aquarium?Is that your new aquarium?
- HannahJa, ich habe es gestern gekauft.Yes, I bought it yesterday.
- JulianDas Aquarium sieht wirklich toll aus.The aquarium looks really great.
- HannahDanke, Julian! Die Fische lieben es.Thanks, Julian! The fish love it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “aquarium” translations and entries Aquarium, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
