lion in German

lion in German is Löwe, Löwin, Leu — lion means a large, powerfully built wild cat native to Africa and parts of India, the male typically having a shaggy mane.

lion in German

Löwe

noun

Löwe

noun

A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.

Löwin

noun

A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.

Leu

noun

A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.

Löwchen

noun

A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.

Löwlein

noun

A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.

What does "lion" mean?

noun A large, powerfully built wild cat native to Africa and parts of India, the male typically having a shaggy mane.
"At the zoo, the children watched a lion sleeping in the sun."
noun A person admired for courage, strength, or ferocity, or a celebrity attracting great attention.
"The old coach was a lion in the sport, respected by everyone."

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

lion in a sentence

At the zoo, the children watched a lion sleeping in the sun.
The lion roared from the top of the rock.
The old coach was a lion in the sport, respected by everyone.
He fought like a lion to defend his family.

Similar words in German

big cat celebrity hero Leo luminary star

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "lion" in German?

"lion" in German is Löwe, Löwin, Leu. lion means: A large, powerfully built wild cat native to Africa and parts of India, the male typically having a shaggy mane.

How do you use "lion" in a sentence?

Example: "At the zoo, the children watched a lion sleeping in the sun." In German, "lion" is Löwe, Löwin, Leu.

Are there other ways to say "lion" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "lion": Löwe, Löwin, Leu, Löwchen, Löwlein.

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