English–German

“lamb” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/lam/

Example

Die Lämmer schlafen neben der Mutter.

The lambs are sleeping beside their mother.

Illustration for Lamm (lamb)

How to say “lamb” in German

“Lamb” in German is Lamm.

A small sheep stays close to its mother, while the same word also names the meat served as food.

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

Example sentences with Lamm

Das Lämmchen hat ein weiches Fell.

The little lamb has soft fur.

Tips for using Lamm

  • Lamm is neuter, so the forms are das Lamm and die Lämmer, with an umlaut in the plural.

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