How to say Hippopotamus in German?

What does Nilpferd mean in English? German translations and examples in context.

How to Say “Hippopotamus” in German? What is the meaning of “Nilpferd”?

Hippopotamus is translated in German by...

Das Nilpferd
Hippopotamus

Example Sentences in Context.

Das Nilpferd ist riesig!
The hippopotamus is huge!
Sie hat noch nie ein Nilpferd gesehen.
She has never seen a hippopotamus.
Ein Nilpferd kann sehr gefährlich sein.
A hippopotamus can be very dangerous.

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