der Nager
Translation
rodent, gnawer
Examples
Mäuse und Ratten sind Nager.
Mice and rats are rodents.
Der Biber ist der größte Nager Europas.
The beaver is the largest rodent in Europe.
Grammar Patterns
((der Nager)) rodent A hamster is a popular rodent as a pet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Nagetier.
Etymology
From the verb 'nagen' (to gnaw). A 'Nager' is literally a 'gnawer'.
Memory Tips
Imagine an animal that is always 'nagging' at wood with its teeth by gnawing. That's a 'Nager'.