Luchs
/lʊks/masculine
The German word for lynx is Luchs.
Luchs refers to the wild cat. It is also the name used for the constellation of the same name.
Meaning: wild cat (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Luchs is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/lʊks/
Did you know?
- The term Luchs is used in German military contexts as a name for armored vehicles, such as the Luchs reconnaissance tank.
- In German, the phrase Luchsauge (lynx eye) is used to describe someone with exceptionally keen eyesight or an observant nature.
- German folklore often portrays the Luchs as a mysterious creature of the deep forest, sometimes associated with spirits or hidden knowledge.
Examples in context
- Der iberische Luchs ist nicht mehr vom Aussterben bedroht.The Iberian lynx is in danger of extinction.This sentence is useful for learning about the Iberian lynx using Luchs.Tatoeba #13712556 by Waldelfe, translation #10616130 by sangelo
- Der Luchs ist ein faszinierendes Tier.The lynx is a fascinating animal.
- Hast du schon einmal einen Luchs in freier Wildbahn gesehen?Have you ever seen a lynx in the wild?
- Ein Luchs jagt im Wald.A lynx hunts in the forest.
- Hast du einen Luchs gesehen?Have you seen a lynx?
Example conversation
Julia and Lukas are looking at animals in a wildlife park.
- JuliaSchau mal, dort vorne ist ein Luchs!Look, there is a lynx over there!
- LukasEr hat wirklich sehr große Ohren.He really has very large ears.
- JuliaJa, der Luchs ist ein sehr schönes Tier.Yes, the lynx is a very beautiful animal.
- LukasIch finde sein Fell toll.I think his fur is great.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lynx” translations and entries Luchs, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
