Gecko
/ˈɡɛko/masculine
The German word for gecko is Gecko.
Gecko refers to the lizard of the family Gekkonidae.
Meaning: lizard of the family Gekkonidae (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun Gecko becomes Geckos in the plural. In the genitive case, the word takes an -s ending, resulting in des Geckos (of the gecko).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡɛko/
Did you know?
- The German word Geck refers to a fool or a vain person who likes to show off. While Gecko is the animal, the similar-sounding Geck describes a human personality type.
- While Gecko is the specific term, Germans often categorize it under Eidechse, a word that literally translates to 'fire-lizard'.
- The word Gecko likely traces its roots back to Malay or Acehnese through the Dutch word gekko. This connects a German biological term directly to the languages of Southeast Asia.
Examples in context
- Der Gecko gehört zur Familie der Echsen.The gecko belongs to the lizard family.
- Im Zoo gibt es viele Geckos zu sehen!There are many geckos to see at the zoo!
- Ich habe einen Gecko als Haustier.I have a gecko as a pet.
- Der Gecko ist sehr klein.The gecko is very small.
- Ich habe einen Gecko gesehen.I saw a gecko.
- Ein Gecko klettert an der Wand.A gecko is climbing on the wall.
Example conversation
Julia and Felix are looking at a pet store window.
- JuliaSchau mal, dort ist ein Gecko!Look, there is a gecko!
- FelixJa, der Gecko sieht toll aus.Yes, the gecko looks great.
- JuliaMöchtest du ihn kaufen, Felix?Do you want to buy him, Felix?
- FelixNein, er ist mir zu klein.No, he is too small for me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gecko” translations and entries Gecko, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Gecko, CC BY-SA 4.0.
