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How do you say "fox" in German?
der Fuchs
In German, "fox" is der Fuchs.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'FOOKS', one syllable, with a short U and stress on that syllable.
Grammar notes
Der Fuchs is masculine. Plural: die Fuechse. The U umlaut appears in the plural.
Example sentence
Der Fuchs ist listig und schnell.
The fox is cunning and fast.
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How to remember der Fuchs
Fuchs sounds close to 'fox'. Both refer to the same clever, red-furred animal.
Related words
- badger der Dachs
- copper das Kupfer
- cow die Kuh
- frog der Frosch
- hog das Schwein
- river dolphin der Flussdelfin
- sheep das Schaf
- stem der Stiel
- vegetables das Gemüse
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Questions about der Fuchs
How do you say "fox" in German?
In German, "fox" is der Fuchs. It is a noun.
Is der Fuchs masculine or feminine?
Der Fuchs is masculine. Plural: die Fuechse. The U umlaut appears in the plural.
How is der Fuchs used in a sentence?
Use der Fuchs as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Fuchs ist listig und schnell. (The fox is cunning and fast.).
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