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How do you say "chicken" in German?
das Huhn
In German, "chicken" is das Huhn.
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Pronunciation
HOON. Rhymes with 'moon'. One syllable.
Grammar notes
Das Huhn is neuter. The plural is die Hühner.
Example sentence
Das Huhn legt Eier.
The chicken lays eggs.
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How to remember das Huhn
Huhn is a straightforward German word for a chicken. It sounds a bit like 'hoot', which is the sound a rooster makes.
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Questions about das Huhn
How do you say "chicken" in German?
In German, "chicken" is das Huhn. It is a noun.
Is das Huhn masculine or feminine?
Das Huhn is neuter. The plural is die Hühner.
How is das Huhn used in a sentence?
Use das Huhn as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Huhn legt Eier. (The chicken lays eggs.).
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