Hundekot
The English phrase "dog poop" is translated into German as Hundekot.
The phrase refers to the waste matter discharged from the bowels of a dog.
What does it mean word for word?
Hundekot is a compound noun made of Hund, meaning dog and Kot, meaning excrement or dung.
Which one should you use?
Hundekot is the formal term, while Hundehaufen and Hundehäufchen (a little dog pile) are informal. Hundekacke is a more colloquial and slightly more vulgar option, and Hundescheiße is an informal expression.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For formal situations, use Hundekot. For informal or colloquial settings, you can use Hundehaufen, Hundehäufchen, Hundekacke or Hundescheiße.
How does it change in a sentence?
Hundekot is a masculine noun and takes the article der.
Did you know?
- Some German cities have a Hundesteuer, a specific tax paid by dog owners that helps fund the cleanup of Hundekot from public spaces.
- In Germany, you may see signs mentioning Kotbeutel, which are biodegradable bags provided for free by many local municipalities in public dog-waste dispensers.
- The vulgar term Hundescheiße is frequently used in German slang not just for waste, but as a general exclamation of frustration similar to 'crap'.
Examples in context
- Mein Hund hat ein Hundehäufchen in den Garten gemacht. Ich werde das gleich wegmachen.My dog left a little dog pile in the garden. I will clean it up right away.
- Vorsicht, da liegt Hundekot auf dem Gehweg.Watch out, there is dog poop on the sidewalk.
- Der Hundekot riecht in der Sonne sehr streng.The dog poop smells very strong in the sun.
- Wir müssen den Hundekot unbedingt wegmachen.We absolutely must clean up the dog poop.
Example conversation
Julian and Julia are walking their dogs in the city.
- JulianJulia, schau mal, da liegt Hundekot.Julia, look, there is dog poop there.
- JuliaOh nein, ich bin fast darauf getreten!Oh no, I almost stepped on it!
- JulianEinige Leute räumen den Hundekot einfach nicht weg.Some people just don't clean up the dog poop.
- JuliaDas ist wirklich sehr rücksichtslos.That is really very inconsiderate.
