In German
Hund
Meaning: dog
Formal or informal? “Hund” is the general word for dog. “Hündin” is a female dog.
Example sentences
DerHundbelltlaut.
The dog barks loudly.
MeinHundheißtMax.
My dog is called Max.
IchgehejedenTagmitdemHundspazieren.
I walk the dog every day.
Grammar note
“Der Hund” is masculine, with plural “Hunde”.
Common mistake
Don't use “Hund” for a female dog: that's “Hündin”. The general word covers both genders.
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What's a female dog in German?
“Hündin”.
What's the German for puppy?
“Welpe”, a young dog.