noun
die Herde, -n
herd
Eine Gruppe von Tieren derselben Art, die zusammen lebt und sich gemeinsam bewegt.
The German word "Herde" is a noun that means "herd" or "flock". It refers to a group of animals, typically of the same species, gathered together (like a herd of cows, sheep, or goats).
Similar words in German:
- Rudel (pack, typically of wolves or dogs)
- Schwarm (swarm or school, typically of birds or fish)
- Meute (pack, especially of hunting dogs)
Difference:
- "Herde" refers mostly to grazing animals grouped on land.
- "Rudel" usually refers to packs of predators.
- "Schwarm" is for collective animals that move in the air or water.
- "Meute" implies a pack of dogs used for hunting.
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Examples
Die Herde wandert über die Weide.noun
The herd wanders across the pasture.
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