In German
Pferd
Meaning: horse
Example sentences
DasPferdläuftüberdieWiese.
The horse is running across the meadow.
SiereitetjedenTagihrPferd.
She rides her horse every day.
Grammar note
“Das Pferd” is neuter — an exception worth knowing, since many animal names are masculine or feminine. “Pferd” is also, confusingly, the German name for the knight piece in chess.
Common mistake
Don't guess “der Pferd” or “die Pferd” by analogy with other animals — “Pferd” is specifically neuter: “das Pferd”.
Quick check
Which German word means “horse”?
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
Is “Pferd” masculine, feminine or neuter?
Neuter: “das Pferd” — unlike many other animal names.
Does “Pferd” have another meaning?
Yes — it's also the German word for the knight piece in chess.