English–German

“sheep” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃaːf/

Example

Ich sehe ein Schaf auf der Wiese.

I see a sheep in the meadow.

Illustration for Schaf (sheep)

How to say “sheep” in German

“Sheep” in German is Schaf.

A woolly farm animal grazing with its flock on a meadow.

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

Example sentences with Schaf

Er folgt der Gruppe wie ein Schaf.

He follows the group like a sheep.

Tips for using Schaf

  • Schaf is neuter, so the singular uses das Schaf, while the plural is Schafe rather than the unchanged English sheep.

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