das Eichhorn
Translation
squirrel
Examples
Ein flinkes Eichhorn sprang von Ast zu Ast.
A nimble squirrel jumped from branch to branch.
Das Eichhorn sammelt Nüsse für den Winter.
The squirrel is collecting nuts for the winter.
Grammar Patterns
((das Eichhorn)) used as a subject Das Eichhorn ist schnell.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Eichkätzchen, Eichkater
Etymology
From 'Eiche' (oak) + 'Horn' (horn). It refers to the animal often seen in oak trees. 'Eichhörnchen' is the more common term today.
Memory Tips
Picture a squirrel with a horn-shaped ('Horn') tail sitting on an oak tree ('Eiche').