Chihuahua
masculine
The German word for the dog breed chihuahua is Chihuahua.
Chihuahua is used to refer to the specific breed of dog.
Meaning: breed of dog (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Chihuahua is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- German speakers sometimes use the word Wadenbeißer, meaning 'calf-biter', as a playful or derogatory slang term for small, aggressive dogs like the Chihuahua.
- If a German speaker describes a person as acting like a Chihuahua, they are usually implying the person is small but loud and feisty.
- German grammar allows for the creation of huge compound words, so you might see Chihuahua-Züchter for a Chihuahua breeder.
Examples in context
- Ich habe einen Chihuahua.I have a chihuahua.This sentence is useful for expressing possession of a Chihuahua.Tatoeba #13308312 by Naina, translation #4508651 by Youmu970
- Mein Nachbar hat einen süßen Chihuahua.My neighbor has a cute Chihuahua.
- Meine Nachbarin hat einen süßen Chihu.My neighbor has an adorable Chihu.
- Der Chihuahua ist sehr klein.The Chihuahua is very small.
- Siehst du den Chihuahua dort?Do you see the Chihuahua there?
Example conversation
A couple is walking through a park with their pets.
- FelixIst das dein Chihuahua, Laura?Is that your Chihuahua, Laura?
- LauraJa, er ist sehr süß.Yes, he is very sweet.
- FelixEin Chihuahua ist wirklich niedlich.A Chihuahua is really cute.
- LauraDankeschön, Felix!Thank you, Felix!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chihuahua” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
