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How do you say "dog" in German?
der Hund
In German, "dog" is der Hund.
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Pronunciation
Hund is pronounced HOONT, a single syllable that rhymes with the English word 'ound' in 'hound'.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun, der Hund. Plural is Hunde. One of the most common German words.
Example sentence
Der Hund ist der beste Freund des Menschen.
The dog is man's best friend.
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How to remember der Hund
Hund sounds similar to the English 'hound', which is a type of dog. Easy to remember.
Related words
- cow die Kuh
- donkey der Esel
- frog der Frosch
- goat die Ziege
- iron das Eisen
- mushroom der Pilz
- rabbit das Kaninchen
- salmon der Lachs
- wood das Holz
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Questions about der Hund
How do you say "dog" in German?
In German, "dog" is der Hund. It is a noun.
Is der Hund masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun, der Hund. Plural is Hunde. One of the most common German words.
How is der Hund used in a sentence?
Use der Hund as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Hund ist der beste Freund des Menschen. (The dog is man's best friend.).
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