der Tarsier
Translation
tarsier
Examples
Der Tarsier hat sehr große Augen.
The tarsier has very large eyes.
Tarsier sind nachtaktive Primaten in Südostasien.
Tarsiers are nocturnal primates in Southeast Asia.
Grammar Patterns
a tarsier is ((sth.)) Tarsier sind nachtaktive Primaten.
Similar Words
Koboldmaki (another German name for tarsier)
Etymology
From Neo-Latin 'Tarsius', referring to the elongated 'tarsus' (ankle) bones in their feet.
Memory Tips
The word 'Tarsier' is very similar in many languages. Associate its huge eyes with its name.