English Sentence:

The chameleon can change colour according to its surroundings.

German Translation:

Das Chamäleon kann seine Farbe der Umgebung anpassen.

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Words used:

das

1. the (nominative neuter singular) 2. the (accusative neuter singular) 3. that, this

Here: the (nominative neuter singular)

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das Chamäleon   (Pl: Chamäleons)

chameleon

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kann

could, can, might, may

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sein

1. his 2. to be 3. its 4. one's

Here: his

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die Farbe   (Pl: Farben)

1. colour 2. paint 3. suit (cards)

Here: colour

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der

1. the (nominative masculine singular) 2. the (genitive and dative feminine singular) 3. the (genitive plural) 4. who 5. which 6. that one, this one

Here: (definite article for genitive and dative singular feminine and genitive plural)

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die Umgebung   (Pl: Umgebungen)

environment, surrounding

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anpassen

to adapt, to fit, to adjust, to customise

Here: to adapt, to fit, to adjust, to customize

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