das Amphibium
Translation
amphibians
Examples
Frösche und Salamander sind Amphibien.
Frogs and salamanders are amphibians.
Amphibien leben im Wasser und an Land.
Amphibians live in water and on land.
Grammar Patterns
live in sth. and on sth. to live in a place and on a surface Amphibians live in water and on land.
Similar Words
Synonym: Lurch (colloquial)
Etymology
From Greek 'amphibios', meaning 'living a double life', from 'amphi-' (on both sides) + 'bios' (life), referring to their life cycle in water and on land.
Memory Tips
Think of 'amphi-' as in 'amphitheater' (seeing from both sides) and 'bio' as in 'biology' (life). So, 'life on both sides' (water and land).