die Elefantenkuh
Translation
female elephant, cow elephant
Examples
Die Elefantenkuh kümmert sich um ihr Kalb.
The female elephant takes care of her calf.
Im Zoo sahen wir eine große Elefantenkuh.
We saw a large female elephant at the zoo.
Grammar Patterns
((Nominative)) is... The female elephant is a large animal.
((Accusative)) to see sb./sth. I see the female elephant in the zoo.
((Dative)) to give sth. to sb. The keeper gives food to the female elephant.
((Genitive)) of sb./sth. That is the calf of the female elephant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: weiblicher Elefant; Antonyms: Elefantenbulle
Etymology
A compound word from 'Elefant' (elephant) and 'Kuh' (cow).
Memory Tips
In German, 'Kuh' (cow) is used for the female of many large animals. Think of it as an 'elephant cow'.