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How do you say "horse" in German?
das Pferd
In German, "horse" is das Pferd.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'FERT', one syllable, with a short E and stress on that syllable.
Grammar notes
Das Pferd is neuter. Plural: die Pferde. The P and F combination is typical of German words.
Example sentence
Das Pferd galoppiert schnell.
The horse gallops quickly.
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How to remember das Pferd
Pferd relates to the Latin 'ferrum' meaning strong. Horses are strong animals used for riding.
Related words
- copper das Kupfer
- fox der Fuchs
- goat die Ziege
- goose die Gans
- iron das Eisen
- mole der Maulwurf
- rabbit das Kaninchen
- stem der Stiel
- wood das Holz
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Questions about das Pferd
How do you say "horse" in German?
In German, "horse" is das Pferd. It is a noun.
Is das Pferd masculine or feminine?
Das Pferd is neuter. Plural: die Pferde. The P and F combination is typical of German words.
How is das Pferd used in a sentence?
Use das Pferd as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Pferd galoppiert schnell. (The horse gallops quickly.).
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