English–German

“dog” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/hʊnt/

Example

Meine Hunde spielen im Garten.

My dogs are playing in the garden.

Illustration for Hund (dog)

How to say “dog” in German

“Dog” in German is Hund.

A domestic four-legged animal that can be a companion, guard, or working partner, with breeds ranging widely in size and appearance.

Full entry for Hund: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Hund

Ich habe einen Hund und gehe jeden Morgen mit ihm spazieren.

I have a dog and go for a walk with it every morning.

Tips for using Hund

  • Hund is masculine, with the forms der Hund, den Hund, and des Hundes, while its regular plural is die Hunde.

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