NOUN
Schwanz/ʃvant͡s/tail; queue; penis (vulgar)
Schwanz is a German noun that means tail, queue, or penis (vulgar). It is pronounced /ʃvant͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Schwänze".
Definitions
1.long, flexible appendage at the rear of an animal's body(animal anatomy)
a.tail of an animal
Die Katze wedelte mit dem Schwanz.—The cat wagged its tail.
2.a line or queue of people(informal)
a.queue of people
Vor dem Kino hat sich ein langer Schwanz gebildet.—A long queue has formed in front of the cinema.
3.penis(vulgar, slang)
a.male genitalia (vulgar)
Er machte einen Witz über seinen Schwanz.—He made a joke about his penis.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Schwanz | die Schwänze |
| Genitive | des Schwanzes | der Schwänze |
| Dative | dem Schwanz | den Schwänzen |
| Accusative | den Schwanz | die Schwänze |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schwanz" mean in English?
- "Schwanz" means tail, queue, or penis (vulgar). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schwanz"?
- "Schwanz" is pronounced /ʃvant͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schwanz" der, die, or das?
- "Schwanz" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Schwanz"?
- The plural of "Schwanz" is "Schwänze".
- What part of speech is "Schwanz"?
- "Schwanz" is a noun in German.
