Tiger
/ˈtiːɡɐ/masculine
The English word 'tiger' is translated into German as Tiger. Wiktionary also lists Tigerin and Tigermännchen.
Meaning: The mammal Panthera tigris (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Tiger | /ˈtiːɡɐ/ | masculine |
| Tigerin | feminine | |
| Tigermännchen | masculine, neuter | |
| Tigerweibchen | feminine, neuter |
The term is used to refer to the mammal Panthera tigris.
What does it mean word for word?
The word Tigerweibchen is a compound of Tiger and Weibchen, which means 'little female' and is used to specify a female tiger.
Which one should you use?
Tiger is the standard masculine form. Tigerin is used to specify a female tiger. For more specific biological or descriptive contexts, you can use Tigermännchen for a male or Tigerweibchen for a female.
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form Tiger is masculine, which is indicated by the article der. The form Tigerin is feminine. The forms Tigermännchen and Tigerweibchen can be categorized as masculine and neuter or feminine and neuter respectively.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtiːɡɐ/
Did you know?
- If you call a person a Tiger, it is often a compliment implying they are a person of great energy, drive, or even a bit of a daredevil.
- If you are describing a tiger as a 'pet' in a poetic or nursery context, you might use the diminutive Tigerlein. This adds a layer of smallness or sweetness to the formidable predator.
- The pronunciation of Tiger in German ends with a soft 'ah' sound (the 'er' is a schwa), unlike the hard 'er' sound typically found in English.
Examples in context
- Das ist kein Tiger.That is not a tiger.This sentence is useful for practicing the negation of the word Tiger.Tatoeba #645797 by Manfredo, translation #67094 by CK
- Er erlegte den Tiger.He shot the tiger.This sentence shows the use of Tiger in a sentence about hunting.Tatoeba #11848765 by Naina, translation #8277672 by Amastan
- Tom tötete den Tiger.Tom killed the tiger.This sentence demonstrates how to use Tiger when describing an animal being killed.Tatoeba #13399513 by Naina, translation #8416128 by CK
- Professor Müller hielt einen aufschlussreichen Vortrag über das Verhalten von Tigern.Professor Müller presented an insightful lecture on the behavior of tigers.
- Hey, wusstest du, dass Tiger hervorragende Schwimmer sind?Hey, did you know that tigers are excellent swimmers?
- Schau dir das Bild an! Dieser Tiger ist absolut wunderschön.Look at the picture! This tiger is absolutely gorgeous.
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Example conversation
Hannah and Maximilian are looking at animals at the zoo.
- HannahSchau mal, dort ist ein Tiger!Look, there is a tiger!
- MaximilianDer Tiger sieht wirklich majestätisch aus.The tiger looks really majestic.
- HannahIch finde den Tiger sehr beeindruckend.I find the tiger very impressive.
- MaximilianJa, er ist ein starkes Tier.Yes, he is a strong animal.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tiger” translations and entries Tiger, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
