T-Rex
The English phrase "t-rex" is translated into German as T-Rex.
The term refers to the large carnivorous dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period. In a humorous context, speakers may also refer to the creature as König der Echsen.
When do people say it?
In German, it is common to humorously refer to the T-Rex as König der Echsen (King of the Lizards).
Did you know?
- In German, the word Rex is also a classic, stereotypical name for a dog, making the phrase Tyrannosaurus rex sound slightly like a name for a very large pet to some listeners.
- While English speakers say 'T-Rex' for almost any large theropod, Germans may use the more general term Raubdinosaurier to describe the carnivorous nature of the beast.
- In German children's media, a T-Rex is often described using the word Saurier, which is a slightly different term than the scientific Dinosaurier used in academic contexts.
Examples in context
- Hast du schon einmal etwas über den T-Rex gelernt?Have you ever learned anything about the T-Rex?
- Hast du einen Lieblingsdinosaurier? Ich mag den T-Rex am meisten!Do you have a favorite dinosaur? I like the T-Rex the most!
- Der T-Rex war sehr groß.The T-Rex was very large.
- Ein T-Rex jagte andere Dinosaurier.A T-Rex hunted other dinosaurs.
Example conversation
Two friends are visiting a natural history museum.
- HannahSchau mal, da ist ein T-Rex!Look, there is a T-Rex!
- MaximilianEr sieht wirklich beeindruckend aus, Hannah.He looks really impressive, Hannah.
- HannahGlaubst du, er war schnell?Do you think he was fast?
- MaximilianWahrscheinlich war er sehr schnell.Probably he was very fast.
