English–German
“fox” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/fʊks/
Example
Der Fuchs schleicht nachts durch den Garten.
The fox sneaks through the garden at night.
How to say “fox” in German
“Fox” in German is Fuchs.
A red-brown, bushy-tailed animal that moves quietly at night also represents a sly or crafty person.
Example sentences with Fuchs
Im Wald sah ich einen roten Fuchs.
In the forest, I saw a red fox.
Tips for using Fuchs
- For a person, ein Fuchs can describe cleverness or slyness and may sound admiring, teasing, or critical depending on context.