NOUN
Schwein/ʃvaɪ̯n/pig; swine; (coll.) lucky break
Schwein is a German noun that means pig, swine, or (coll.) lucky break. It is pronounced /ʃvaɪ̯n/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Schweine".
Definitions
1.a domesticated mammal kept for meat(animal, agriculture)
a.the animal itself (pig)
Auf dem Bauernhof gibt es viele Schweine.—There are many pigs on the farm.
2.a contemptible or unpleasant person(colloquial, pejorative)
a.(insult) an offensive name for a person (pig)
Du bist ein Schwein!—You are a pig!
3.(haben Schwein) to be very lucky, by chance(colloquial, luck)
a.having good luck (to get lucky)
Ich habe beim Spiel richtig Schwein gehabt.—I was really lucky at the game.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Schwein | die Schweine |
| Genitive | des Schweins | der Schweine |
| Dative | dem Schwein | den Schweinen |
| Accusative | das Schwein | die Schweine |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schwein" mean in English?
- "Schwein" means pig, swine, or (coll.) lucky break. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schwein"?
- "Schwein" is pronounced /ʃvaɪ̯n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schwein" der, die, or das?
- "Schwein" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Schwein"?
- The plural of "Schwein" is "Schweine".
- What part of speech is "Schwein"?
- "Schwein" is a noun in German.
