der Tintenfisch
Translation
squid, cuttlefish
Examples
Tintenfische können ihre Farbe ändern.
Squid can change their color.
Wir essen heute gegrillten Tintenfisch.
We are eating grilled squid today.
Grammar Patterns
to eat ((sth.)) We are eating squid today.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kalmar (calamari/squid), Sepia (cuttlefish).
Etymology
A compound word from 'Tinte' (ink) and 'Fisch' (fish). Literally 'ink fish'.
Memory Tips
It's easy to remember as the 'fish' ('Fisch') that shoots 'ink' ('Tinte').