deutscher Schäferhund
masculine
The English phrase "german shepherd" is translated into German as deutscher Schäferhund.
The term refers to the specific breed of dog known as the German Shepherd.
Meaning: breed of dog (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of deutscher (German), Schäfer (shepherd) and Hund (dog).
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the phrase is Deutsche Schäferhunde. Because Hund is a masculine noun, the adjective and article will change endings in the accusative case, such as when the dog is the direct object of a sentence (e.g., einen Deutschen Schäferhund).
Did you know?
- While the English name is 'German Shepherd', the breed was originally developed from various regional sheepdogs and is known in some historical German contexts as the Alsatian, a term used primarily in the UK and France.
- The term Schäferhund can be used as a general category for any sheep-dog, meaning not every Schäferhund is necessarily a German Shepherd.
- The term Hund is used in German not just for the biological species, but also as a common insult for a person, much like 'dog' or 'hound' in English.
Examples in context
- Rex ist ein Deutscher Schäferhund.Rex is a German Shepherd.This sentence is useful for identifying a dog as a deutscher Schäferhund.Tatoeba #10021627 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10021634 by shekitten
- Stefans deutscher Schäferhund war auf Isabellas Auto fixiert.Stefan's German Shepherd was fixated on Isabella's car.This sentence shows the use of deutscher Schäferhund in a possessive context.Tatoeba #13420890 by Vortarulo, translation #11663007 by Amastan
- Tobias' deutscher Schäferhund hat in seinem Zimmer geschlafen.Tobias's German Shepherd slept in his room.This sentence illustrates the use of deutscher Schäferhund when describing a dog's actions.Tatoeba #12722779 by Vortarulo, translation #11668042 by Amastan
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Example conversation
Julian and Laura are at a dog training class.
- JulianIst das ein deutscher Schäferhund?Is that a German Shepherd?
- LauraJa, er ist ein sehr treuer deutscher Schäferhund.Yes, he is a very loyal German Shepherd.
- JulianEr sieht sehr intelligent aus.He looks very intelligent.
- LauraDas stimmt, er lernt sehr schnell.That is true, he learns very quickly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “german shepherd” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
