English–German
“pig” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃvaɪ̯n/
Example
Auf dem Markt verkauft der Bauer ein Schwein.
The farmer sells a pig at the market.
How to say “pig” in German
“Pig” in German is Schwein.
A stocky domestic pig rooting in the soil, with its name extending into German expressions for luck and abuse.
Example sentences with Schwein
Auf dem Bauernhof halten sie ein Schwein.
On the farm, they keep a pig.
Tips for using Schwein
- Schwein is neuter, so the standard forms are das Schwein and die Schweine, with the noun capitalized in writing.