NOUN
Hund/hʊnt/dog; hound
Hund is a German noun that means dog or hound. It is pronounced /hʊnt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Hunde".
Definitions
1.a domesticated mammal of the species Canis lupus familiaris, kept as a pet or for work(animal)
a.any individual of a dog breed
Der Hund bellt, wenn jemand an der Tür steht.—The dog barks when someone is at the door.
b.general term for the animal species
Viele Menschen haben Angst vor Hunden.—Many people are afraid of dogs.
2.an unpleasant or despicable person (insult)(offensive, informal)
a.used as an insult
Du alter Hund!—You old scoundrel!
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Hund | die Hunde |
| Genitive | des Hunds | der Hunde |
| Dative | dem Hund | den Hunden |
| Accusative | den Hund | die Hunde |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Hund" mean in English?
- "Hund" means dog or hound. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Hund"?
- "Hund" is pronounced /hʊnt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Hund" der, die, or das?
- "Hund" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Hund"?
- The plural of "Hund" is "Hunde".
- What part of speech is "Hund"?
- "Hund" is a noun in German.
