Translation of German word "Hund" to English
derHund
/hʊnt/
Meaning
NounA mammal of the family Canidae: The species Canis familiaris (sometimes designated Canis lupus familiaris), domesticated for thousands of years and of highly variable appearance because of human breeding.
How to use
Hund ('dog / hound') is masculine: der Hund (plural: die Hunde). Der Hund bellt — The dog barks. Auf den Hund kommen — To go to the dogs / ruin oneself (idiom).
🇬🇧 English
dog
Example
Der Hund ist sehr freundlich.
The dog is very friendly.
Ich habe einen Hund.
I have a dog.
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- Hundefutter— dog food
- an der Leine— on a leash
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What is the definition of the German word "der Hund"?▼
The German word "der Hund" is defined as: "A mammal of the family Canidae: The species Canis familiaris (sometimes designated Canis lupus familiaris), domesticated for thousands of years and of highly variable appearance because of human breeding."
What does the German word "der Hund" mean?▼
The German word "der Hund" means "dog" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Hund"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Der Hund ist freundlich." (which translates as "The dog is very friendly.").
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