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How do you say "cow" in German?
die Kuh
In German, "cow" is die Kuh.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'KOO', one syllable, with a long O sound and stress on that syllable.
Grammar notes
Die Kuh is feminine. Plural: die Kuehe. The E umlaut appears in the plural.
Example sentence
Die Kuh gibt Milch.
The cow gives milk.
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How to remember die Kuh
Kuh sounds like 'coo', the sound a cow might make. Both refer to the same farm animal.
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Questions about die Kuh
How do you say "cow" in German?
In German, "cow" is die Kuh. It is a noun.
Is die Kuh masculine or feminine?
Die Kuh is feminine. Plural: die Kuehe. The E umlaut appears in the plural.
How is die Kuh used in a sentence?
Use die Kuh as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Kuh gibt Milch. (The cow gives milk.).
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