das Kaninchen
Translation
rabbit, bunny
Examples
Das Kaninchen frisst eine Karotte.
The rabbit is eating a carrot.
Wir haben zwei Kaninchen als Haustiere.
We have two rabbits as pets.
Grammar Patterns
((the rabbit)) the rabbit The rabbit is white.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none common; Compare: Hase (hare, which is larger with longer ears)
Etymology
From Latin 'cuniculus' (rabbit). The German diminutive suffix '-chen' gives it a sense of 'little rabbit'.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-chen' often indicates something small and cute in German. Associate it with the image of a small, cute rabbit.