Hund
neutral
In Austrian German "dog" is Hund. Austrians also say Hunderl for a small or beloved dog.
Meaning: dog (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Hund | neutral |
| Hunderl | affectionate, Austria |
The plural is Hunde. Hunderl is a friendly diminutive, common in Vienna and across Austria. A puppy is Welpe.
How does it change in a sentence?
Hund is masculine, so it is der Hund. A female dog is Hündin.
Did you know?
- In Austrian speech the ending -erl turns many nouns into small, affectionate ones, such as Hunderl and Busserl.
Examples in context
- Der Hund ist müde.The dog is tired.
- Das Hunderl ist so lieb.The little dog is so sweet.
- Wir gehen mit dem Hund spazieren.We are walking the dog.
Example conversation
Nora meets Stefan and his dog in a Vienna park.
- NoraIst das dein Hund?Is that your dog?
- StefanJa, er heißt Max.Yes, his name is Max.
- NoraWas für ein liebes Hunderl!What a sweet little dog!
