How to Say “Chipmunk” in German

Streifenhörnchen
/ˈʃtʁaɪ̯fənˌhœʁnçən/neuter
The German word for chipmunk is Streifenhörnchen.
Streifenhörnchen is used to refer to the chipmunk, a small striped rodent.
Meaning: rodent (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

Streifenhörnchen is a neuter noun. This word remains the same in both the singular and plural forms.

How do you pronounce it?

/ˈʃtʁaɪ̯fənˌhœʁnçən/

Did you know?

  • German squirrels are called Eichhörnchen, but the root Hörnchen refers to their ears rather than a horn on their head.
  • In German, adding the suffix -chen to a word automatically makes it a neuter noun, regardless of the original word's gender.
  • Because it contains the diminutive suffix -chen, calling a chipmunk a Streifenhörnchen sounds much more 'cute' or 'precious' to a German speaker than the English word 'chipmunk' might sound.

Examples in context

  • Das Streifenhörnchen vergräbt Nüsse im Garten.
    The chipmunk buries nuts in the garden.
  • Schau mal, da ist ein kleines Backenhörnchen!
    Look, there's a little chipmunk!
  • Das Streifenhörnchen ist sehr klein.
    The chipmunk is very small.
  • Ich habe ein Streifenhörnchen im Garten gesehen.
    I saw a chipmunk in the garden.
  • Das Streifenhörnchen frisst eine Nuss.
    The chipmunk is eating a nut.

Example conversation

Lukas and Sarah are walking through a park.

  1. Lukas

    Schau mal, dort ist ein Streifenhörnchen!
    Look, there is a chipmunk!
  2. Sarah

    Oh, wie süß ist das Tier!
    Oh, how cute is that animal!
  3. Lukas

    Es rennt sehr schnell weg.
    It is running away very fast.
  4. Sarah

    Die Natur hier ist wirklich schön.
    The nature here is really beautiful.

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