Krokodil
/kʁokoˈdiːl/neuter
The English phrase crocodile is translated into German as Krokodil.
Krokodil refers to the reptile.
Meaning: reptile (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Krokodil is Krokodile. The word is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/kʁokoˈdiːl/
Did you know?
- While the word is neuter, a group of crocodiles is referred to as eine Gruppe Krokodile rather than using a specific collective noun like a 'hide' or 'float'.
- The word Krokodil is a 'Lehnwort', meaning it is a loanword that has been fully integrated into German grammar and spelling rules.
- In German compound words, Krokodil can be used as a prefix, such as in Krokodilhaut, which refers to 'crocodile skin' patterns in fashion.
Examples in context
- Ich habe kein Krokodil.I don't have a crocodile.This sentence is useful for expressing that you do not have a Krokodil.Tatoeba #4332220 by Tlustulimu, translation #7091729 by Manukavina
- Ein Krokodil hat Tom gefressen.Tom was eaten by a crocodile.This sentence is useful for describing how a Krokodil ate Tom.Tatoeba #1253612 by Tlustulimu, translation #1023989 by CK
- Die Schlange fraß das Krokodil.The snake ate the crocodile.This sentence is useful for showing that a snake ate the Krokodil.Tatoeba #6454076 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #3076652 by Hybrid
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Example conversation
Maximilian and Laura are at the zoo.
- MaximilianSchau mal, Laura, dort ist ein Krokodil!Look, Laura, there is a crocodile!
- LauraOh, das Krokodil sieht wirklich groß aus.Oh, the crocodile looks really big.
- MaximilianEs bewegt sich kaum.It is hardly moving.
- LauraMaximilian, es ist sehr beeindruckend.Maximilian, it is very impressive.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “crocodile” translations and entries Krokodil, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
