German Word · Intermediate
Nilpferd
hippopotamus
Pronunciation: /ˈniːlˌp͡feːɐ̯t/
Meaning
hippopotamus
Example
Endlich hält er das rosa Nilpferd in den Armen.
At last he holds the pink hippo in his arms.
Practice tips
- Practice Nilpferd out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.