Manati

See also: manati

German

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish manatí.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈmaːnati/, /maˈnaːti/, (learned) /manaˈtiː/

Noun

Manati m (strong, genitive Manatis or Manati, plural Manatis)

  1. (biology) manatee
    Synonyms: Rundschwanzseekuh, (archaic) Lamantin

Usage notes
  • The word is not widely known among the general population. The broader term Seekuh will be used instead.

Declension
Declension of Manati [masculine, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Manati die Manatis
genitive eines des Manatis, Manati der Manatis
dative einem dem Manati den Manatis
accusative einen den Manati die Manatis

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