Translation of German word "Pferd" to English
dasPferd
/fɛʁt/
Meaning
NounA hoofed mammal, Equus ferus caballus, often used throughout history for riding and draft work.
How to use
Pferd ('horse') is neuter: das Pferd (plural: die Pferde). Auf einem Pferd reiten — To ride a horse. Pferdestärke (PS) — Horsepower.
🇬🇧 English
horse
Example
Das Pferd ist groß.
The horse is big.
Ich reite auf einem Pferd.
I ride a horse.
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Common phrases
- Pferderennen— horse racing
- aufs falsche Pferd setzen— to back the wrong horse (idiom)
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What is the definition of the German word "das Pferd"?▼
The German word "das Pferd" is defined as: "A hoofed mammal, Equus ferus caballus, often used throughout history for riding and draft work."
What does the German word "das Pferd" mean?▼
The German word "das Pferd" means "horse" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Das Pferd ist groß." (which translates as "The horse is big.").
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