Elefant

Definition

The word “Elefant” in German refers to the large animal known as an “elephant” in English. An elephant is a mammal belonging to the family Elephantidae. Elephants are characterized by their long trunks, large ears, and tusks.

Opposite

The opposite of an elephant is a “Maus” (mouse). While elephants are enormous in size, mice are tiny and belong to the order Rodentia. They have small bodies, long tails, and are known for their ability to squeeze into small spaces.

Synonym

A synonym for “Elefant” is “Dickhäuter” (pachyderm). The term is derived from the Greek words “pachýs” (thick) and “dermós” (skin), referring to the thick skin that both elephants and some other animals like rhinoceroses possess.

Examples

• In Afrika leben viele Elefanten in freier Wildbahn. (Many elephants live in the wild in Africa.)
• Der Elefant im Zoo ist sehr zutraulich und lässt sich gerne streicheln. (The elephant in the zoo is very docile and enjoys being petted.)
• Elefanten sind für ihre außergewöhnliche Intelligenz und ihr Gedächtnis bekannt. (Elephants are known for their exceptional intelligence and memory.)

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