der Elch
Translation
moose, elk
Examples
Im Wald sahen wir einen Elch.
We saw a moose in the forest.
Der Elch ist ein großes Tier.
The moose is a large animal.
Grammar Patterns
(a/the) Elch (as subject/object) used as a noun, subject or object We saw an Elch in the forest.
Similar Words
Hirsch (deer), Rentier (reindeer)
Etymology
From Old High German 'elaho', related to the English word 'elk'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a large moose ('Elch') with huge antlers, a typical image from Scandinavia or Canada.