NOUN

derHund/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.domesticated, often kept as a pet or working animal(animal)

a.a member of the species Canis lupus familiaris

Viele Menschen haben einen Hund als Haustier.—Many people have a dog as a pet.

b.used for certain breeds or types of dog

Deutsche Schäferhunde sind sehr intelligent.—German shepherds are very intelligent.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Hunddie Hunde
Genitivedes Hundsder Hunde
Dativedem Hundden Hunden
Accusativeden Hunddie 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.

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