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How do you say "piglet" in German?

das Ferkel

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In German, "piglet" is das Ferkel.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced 'FAIR-kel', stress on the first syllable.

Grammar notes

das Ferkel is neuter. Plural: das Ferkel.

Example sentence

Das winzige Ferkel rannte seiner Mutter hinterher.

The tiny piglet ran after its mother.

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How to remember das Ferkel

Imagine a tiny pig snorting 'fair-kel' as it trots after its mother, a playful way to hold onto the sound.

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Questions about das Ferkel

How do you say "piglet" in German?

In German, "piglet" is das Ferkel. It is a noun.

Is das Ferkel masculine, feminine, or neuter?

das Ferkel is neuter. Plural: das Ferkel.

How is das Ferkel used in a sentence?

Use das Ferkel as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das winzige Ferkel rannte seiner Mutter hinterher. (The tiny piglet ran after its mother.).

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