Kröte
/ˈkʁøːtə/feminine
The German word for toad is Kröte.
Kröte refers to the amphibian similar to a frog. It is also used in the compound noun Krötenwanderung, which means toad migration.
Meaning: amphibian similar to a frog (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Kröte is a feminine noun. The plural form of Kröte is Kröten.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkʁøːtə/
Did you know?
- In German slang, Kröten can be used to refer to money. It is similar to how an English speaker might use the word 'bucks'.
- The term Krötenwanderung is so culturally significant that many German towns set up special tunnels and barriers to protect toads during their seasonal migration.
- In some regional dialects, Kröte can be used as a mildly insulting term for a person who is considered unattractive or grumpy.
Examples in context
- Die Hexe warf die Kröte in ihren Kessel.The witch threw the toad into her cauldron.This sentence is useful for seeing Kröte used in a sentence about a witch's cauldron.Tatoeba #2588684 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2588682 by Hybrid
- Das Glühwürmchen wurde von einer Kröte gefressen.The firefly was eaten by a toad.This sentence is useful for seeing Kröte used in a sentence about a firefly being eaten.Tatoeba #6974061 by brauchinet, translation #6973353 by Hybrid
- Ich kann einen Frosch nicht von einer Kröte unterscheiden.I can't distinguish a frog from a toad.This sentence is useful for seeing Kröte used in a sentence about distinguishing a toad from a frog.Tatoeba #581261 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #63783 by CK
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
In a garden during a summer evening.
- FelixSchau mal, dort im Gras sitzt eine Kröte.Look, there is a toad sitting in the grass.
- JuliaOh, die Kröte ist wirklich sehr groß.Oh, the toad is really very large.
- FelixSie sieht friedlich aus, findest du nicht?She looks peaceful, don't you think?
- JuliaJa, sie bewegt sich gar nicht.Yes, she is not moving at all.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “toad” translations and entries Kröte, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
