der Biber
Translation
beaver
Examples
Der Biber baut einen Damm.
The beaver is building a dam.
Biber leben an Flüssen und Seen.
Beavers live by rivers and lakes.
Grammar Patterns
as a subject The beaver is a rodent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Nagetier (rodent)
Etymology
From a common Germanic root, it is a direct cognate of the English word 'beaver'.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to the English 'beaver', making it very easy to remember. You could also imagine a beaver wearing a bib.