Reptil

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See also: reptil, réptil, and rèptil

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Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin reptilis (“creeping”), from Latin rēpō (“to creep”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʁɛpˈtiːl/
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Noun

Reptil n (strong, genitive Reptils, plural Reptilien or Reptile)

  1. A reptile; the cold-blooded vertebrate.
    Synonym: Kriechtier n

Usage notes

The normal plural is Reptilien. The plural Reptile is rare.

Declension

Declension of Reptil
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Reptil die Reptilien, Reptile
genitive eines des Reptils der Reptilien, Reptile
dative einem dem Reptil den Reptilien, Reptilen
accusative ein das Reptil die Reptilien, Reptile

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Further reading

  • “Reptil” in Duden online
  • “Reptil” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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