In German
Kuh
Meaning: cow
Formal or informal? “Kuh” is cow, the female animal. A bull is “der Stier”, and a calf is “das Kalb”.
Example sentences
Die Kuh gibt Milch.
The cow gives milk.
Die Kühe stehen auf der Weide.
The cows stand on the pasture.
Die Kuh frisst Gras.
The cow eats grass.
Grammar note
“Die Kuh” is feminine, so it takes “die” and “eine”. The plural is “die Kühe”, with an umlaut on the “u”.
Common mistake
Don't say “der Kuh”. The article is “die Kuh”, feminine. Remember the umlaut in the plural: “Kühe”.
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
What is the German word for a bull?
“Der Stier”.
What is the plural of “Kuh”?
“Kühe”, with an umlaut on the “u”.