Translation of "tortoise" into German

Schildkröte, Landschildkröte, Meeresschildkröte are the top translations of "tortoise" into German.

tortoise noun grammar

Any of various land-dwelling reptiles, of family Testudinidae, whose body is enclosed in a shell (carapace plus plastron). The animal can withdraw its head and four legs partially into the shell, providing some protection from predators. [..]

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  • Schildkröte

    noun feminine

    land-dwelling reptile [..]

    The small island looked like a tortoise from a distance.

    Die kleine Insel sah aus der Ferne wie eine Schildkröte aus.

  • Landschildkröte

    noun feminine

    land-dwelling reptile [..]

    Well, technically, it's a tortoise.

    Nun, fachlich gesehen ist eine Landschildkröte.

  • Meeresschildkröte

    noun masculine

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