Dackel
/ˈdakəl/masculine
The English phrase 'dachshund' is translated into German as Dackel. Wiktionary also lists Teckel and Dachshund.
Meaning: breed of dog (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Dackel | /ˈdakəl/ | masculine |
| Teckel | /ˈtɛkəl/ | masculine |
| Dachshund | /ˈdaks.hʊnt/ | also, archaic, masculine |
Which one should you use?
Dackel is the common, everyday term used by German speakers. In contrast, Dachshund is often perceived as an archaic or formal term and is frequently seen as an English loanword in German. Teckel serves as a common synonym for Dackel.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Teckel is a synonym for Dackel used in certain German dialects and regions.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word Dackel is a masculine noun. Its plural form remains Dackel, which is distinguished from the singular by the article used in the sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdakəl/
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Dorgan wusste nicht, wie man „Dachshund“ schreibt.Dorgan didn't know how to spell dachshund.This sentence shows how to spell the word Dachshund.Tatoeba #639981 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #38300 by CP
- Unsere Hunde, ein Pudel und ein Dackel, laufen auf dem Hof herum.Our dogs, a poodle and a dachshund, are running around the yard.This sentence uses the word Dackel to identify a specific dog.Tatoeba #7470229 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10636257 by AlanF_US
- Ein Dackel ist ein deutscher Hund mit langem Körper und kurzen Beinen.A dachshund is a dog from Germany with a very long body and short legs.This sentence provides a description of a dog using the word Dackel.Tatoeba #658248 by Manfredo, translation #40836 by CN
- Mein Dackel ist so niedlich!My dachshund is so cute!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple is talking about their pet at home.
- JulianHast du den kleinen Dackel gesehen?Have you seen the little dachshund?
- JuliaJa, er schläft in seinem Körbchen.Yes, he is sleeping in his basket.
- JulianIst unser Dackel heute sehr müde?Is our dachshund very tired today?
- JuliaEr hat heute viel gespielt.He played a lot today.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dachshund” translations and entries Dackel, Teckel, Dachshund, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Dachshund, Dackel, Teckel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
