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How do you say "pig" in German?
das Schwein
In German, "pig" is das Schwein.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'SHVINE', stress on the first syllable, with SHV like in 'shrimp'.
Grammar notes
Das Schwein is neuter. Plural: die Schweine. One of the most common farm animals in German vocabulary.
Example sentence
Das Schwein liebt den Schlamm.
The pig loves mud.
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How to remember das Schwein
Schwein sounds harsh and guttural, fitting for a loud, muddy farm animal.
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- vegetables das Gemüse
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Questions about das Schwein
How do you say "pig" in German?
In German, "pig" is das Schwein. It is a noun.
Is das Schwein masculine or feminine?
Das Schwein is neuter. Plural: die Schweine. One of the most common farm animals in German vocabulary.
How is das Schwein used in a sentence?
Use das Schwein as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Schwein liebt den Schlamm. (The pig loves mud.).
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