das Schwein, -e
pig
Ein Tier mit rundem Körper, kurzem Schwanz und einer Schnauze, das oft auf Bauernhöfen lebt und für Fleisch gehalten wird.
The German word "Schwein" is a noun meaning "pig" or "swine". It refers to the animal, a domesticated mammal commonly raised for meat.
Similar words include:
- Eber (boar, male pig)
- Ferkel (piglet)
- Sau (sow, female pig)
Difference:
While Schwein is a general term for pig, Eber refers specifically to a male pig, Sau is a female pig, and Ferkel is a young pig.
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Examples
Das Schwein grunzt im Stall.noun
The pig grunts in the stall.
Ein Schwein sucht im Garten nach Futter.noun
A pig is looking for food in the garden.
Hast du die kleinen Schweine gesehen?noun
Did you see the little pigs?
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