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How do you say "badger" in German?
der Dachs
In German, "badger" is der Dachs.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'DAHKS', one syllable, with a short A and stress on that syllable.
Grammar notes
Der Dachs is masculine. Plural: die Dachse. An animal name that relates to 'Dach' (roof, where badgers dig under).
Example sentence
Der Dachs grabt Höhlen.
The badger digs burrows.
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How to remember der Dachs
Dachs might sound like 'dachshund' (sausage dog). Dachshunds were originally bred to hunt badgers.
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Questions about der Dachs
How do you say "badger" in German?
In German, "badger" is der Dachs. It is a noun.
Is der Dachs masculine or feminine?
Der Dachs is masculine. Plural: die Dachse. An animal name that relates to 'Dach' (roof, where badgers dig under).
How is der Dachs used in a sentence?
Use der Dachs as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Dachs grabt Höhlen. (The badger digs burrows.).
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