das Krokodil
Translation
crocodile
Examples
Das Krokodil liegt in der Sonne.
The crocodile is lying in the sun.
Im Fluss schwimmt ein großes Krokodil.
A big crocodile is swimming in the river.
Grammar Patterns
das Krokodil the crocodile Das Krokodil ist ein Reptil.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Panzerechse (armoured reptile); Similar: Alligator
Etymology
From Greek 'krokódilos' (lizard). It's an internationalism, a word shared by many languages.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate with the English 'crocodile'. Just remember the German pronunciation and the neuter article 'das'.