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How do you say "puppy" in German?
der Welpe
In German, "puppy" is der Welpe.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'VEL-peh', stress on the first syllable, with 'w' as a 'v' sound.
Grammar notes
der Welpe is masculine. Plural: der Welpen.
Example sentence
Der verspielte Welpe jagte seinem Schwanz hinterher.
The playful puppy chased its tail.
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How to remember der Welpe
It sounds a little like 'whelp', an old English word for a young dog, which is exactly what it means.
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Questions about der Welpe
How do you say "puppy" in German?
In German, "puppy" is der Welpe. It is a noun.
Is der Welpe masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Welpe is masculine. Plural: der Welpen.
How is der Welpe used in a sentence?
Use der Welpe as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der verspielte Welpe jagte seinem Schwanz hinterher. (The playful puppy chased its tail.).
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