der Tintenfisch
Translation
squid, cuttlefish
Examples
Der Tintenfisch lebt im Meer.
The squid lives in the sea.
Wir essen gern Gerichte mit Tintenfischen.
We like to eat dishes with squid.
Grammar Patterns
der Tintenfisch (subject) the squid is... Der Tintenfisch ist ein Meerestier.
den Tintenfisch (accusative object) ...the squid I like to eat squid.
mit Tintenfischen (dative object) with squid Paella with squid is delicious.
Similar Words
Kalmar (calamari)
Etymology
From 'Tinte' (ink) and 'Fisch' (fish). Literally 'ink fish'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a fish that squirts ink to defend itself, just like a squid.