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How do you say "bull" in German?
der Stier
In German, "bull" is der Stier.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'SHTUR', one syllable, with a short U and stress on that syllable.
Grammar notes
Der Stier is masculine. Plural: die Stiere. This refers specifically to a male cattle animal.
Example sentence
Der Stier ist groß und stark.
The bull is big and strong.
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How to remember der Stier
Stier contains the sound 'stir'. A bull stirs up a lot of trouble with its strength and horns.
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Questions about der Stier
How do you say "bull" in German?
In German, "bull" is der Stier. It is a noun.
Is der Stier masculine or feminine?
Der Stier is masculine. Plural: die Stiere. This refers specifically to a male cattle animal.
How is der Stier used in a sentence?
Use der Stier as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Stier ist groß und stark. (The bull is big and strong.).
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