Bulldogge
/ˈbʊlˌdɔɡə/feminine
The German word for bulldog is Bulldogge.
Bulldogge refers to the specific breed of dog.
Meaning: breed of dog (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Bulldogge is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbʊlˌdɔɡə/
Did you know?
- In German automotive history, the term Bulldogge was famously used to describe certain heavy-duty tractors, such as those made by Lanz, due to their ruggedness.
- In German, the word Bulldogge can be used colloquially to describe a person who is stubborn or tenacious in their pursuit of a goal.
- If a German speaker refers to a Bulldoggen-Gesicht, they are describing a very specific facial structure characterized by a pushed-in nose and a protruding lower jaw.
Examples in context
- Die Bulldogge ist bekannt für ihren starken Körperbau und ihre tapfere Natur.The bulldog is known for its strong physique and brave nature.
- Mein Nachbar hat einen niedlichen Bully, der immer so lustig herumläuft.My neighbor has an adorable Bully who always runs around so funny.
- Die Bulldogge schläft viel.The bulldog sleeps a lot.
- Meine kleine Bulldogge ist sehr süß.My little bulldog is very cute.
- Dort spielt eine Bulldogge im Garten.A bulldog is playing in the garden over there.
Example conversation
Laura and Maximilian are at a dog park.
- LauraSchau mal, eine Bulldogge!Look, a bulldog!
- MaximilianJa, sie sieht sehr lustig aus.Yes, she looks very funny.
- LauraMaximilian, magst du die Bulldogge?Maximilian, do you like the bulldog?
- MaximilianJa, ich liebe diese Rasse.Yes, I love this breed.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bulldog” translations and entries Bulldogge, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
