Schakal
/ʃaˈkaːl/masculine
The English word jackal is translated into German as Schakal. Wiktionary also lists Schakalin.
Meaning: wild canine (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Schakal | /ʃaˈkaːl/ | masculine |
| Schakalin | feminine |
The word refers to the wild canine. For example, Der Goldschakal is used to refer to the golden jackal.
How does it change in a sentence?
While Schakal is the masculine form, the feminine form for a female jackal is Schakalin.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʃaˈkaːl/
Did you know?
- While Schakal is the standard term, German literature and fables often use the jackal as a symbol of cunning and deceit, mirroring the role of the fox in English tales.
- Because German allows for endless compounding, a 'jackal-like' behavior could be described using schakalhaft, turning the noun into a precise adjective for greed.
- The German word Schakal shares a common ancestor with the English word 'jackal', but it took a detour through the French language to reach German. This makes it a 'loanword' rather than a word with direct Germanic roots.
Examples in context
- Was ist der Unterschied zwischen einem Schakal und einem Wolf?What's the difference between a jackal and a wolf?Tatoeba #12364019 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #12362826 by ddnktr
- Der Schakal heult.The jackal is howling.Tatoeba #1713483 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1663009 by Amastan
- Ich kann nicht wie ein Löwe brüllen. Ich bin ein Schakal.I cannot roar like a lion. I'm a jackal.Tatoeba #1709552 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1687110 by Amastan
- Verbreitet in Nordafrika und im Nahen Osten, ist der Schakal bekannt für seine anpassungsfähige Natur.Widespread in North Africa and the Middle East, the jackal is known for its adaptive nature.
- In Mitteleuropa ist der Goldschakal vor allem in den östlichen Regionen anzutreffen.In Central Europe, the golden jackal is primarily found in eastern regions.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felix and Julia are looking at a nature documentary on TV.
- FelixSiehst du diesen Schakal dort?Do you see that jackal there?
- JuliaJa, er ist sehr klein.Yes, he is very small.
- FelixEin Schakal ist kein großer Jäger.A jackal is not a big hunter.
- JuliaAber er ist sehr schnell.But he is very fast.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jackal” translations and entries Schakal, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Schakal, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
