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German noun

das Lama

Plural: die LamasEnglish: llamaB1Very common

Quick answer

The correct German article for Lama is das, so you say das Lama. The plural form is die Lamas. In English, it usually means llama.

Article
das
Singular
Lama
Plural
die Lamas
English
llama
CEFR
B1

Meaning and usage

The correct article is das, so you say das Lama. The plural is die Lamas. In English, Lama usually means llama.

Learner note

Do not memorize Lama on its own — learn it as das Lama. Remember the plural together with the noun: die Lamas.

Other article or meaning variants

This lemma appears with more than one valid article or meaning in German. Use the context and glosses below to compare the variants.

  • das Lama

    llama

    Plural: die Lamas

  • der Lama

    lama, Buddhist teacher

    Plural: die Lamas

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FAQ

What is the article for Lama?

The correct article is das, so the full noun is das Lama.

What is the plural of Lama?

The plural form is die Lamas.

What does Lama mean in English?

Lama usually means llama in English.

Can Lama have more than one article in German?

Yes. Lama appears with multiple article or meaning variants, so you should check the context and compare the listed options.

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