das Alpaka
Translation
alpaca
Examples
Das Alpaka hat sehr weiche Wolle.
The alpaca has very soft wool.
Wir haben auf der Farm Alpakas gesehen.
We saw alpacas on the farm.
Grammar Patterns
((das Alpaka)) the alpaca The alpaca is an animal from South America.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none; Related: Kamelid (camelid)
Etymology
From Spanish 'alpaca', which comes from the Aymara language word 'allpaqa'.
Memory Tips
It's nearly identical to the English word 'alpaca', making it very easy to remember. Picture a fluffy animal from the Andes.