der Oktopus
Translation
octopus
Examples
Der Oktopus hat acht Arme.
The octopus has eight arms.
Im Aquarium sahen wir einen Oktopus.
We saw an octopus in the aquarium.
Grammar Patterns
((an octopus)) as subject An octopus lives in the sea.
((an octopus)) as accusative object I see an octopus.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Krake; Related: Tintenfisch (cuttlefish/squid)
Etymology
From Greek 'oktō' (eight) and 'pous' (foot), literally meaning 'eight-foot'.
Memory Tips
It's a cognate of the English 'octopus'. Remember 'octo-' means eight, connecting it to the creature's eight arms.