Herde
/ˈheːrdə/feminine
The English word 'herd' is translated into German as Herde.
Herde refers to any collection of animals gathered or travelling in a company.
Meaning: any collection of animals gathered or travelling in a company (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Herde is a feminine noun, meaning it is preceded by the article die in the nominative case. The plural form of Herde is Herden.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈheːrdə/
Did you know?
- In German, you might find a 'false' connection between Herde and the word for a stove, which is Herd. While they look similar, the stove refers to a cooking appliance and is not related to a group of animals.
- In German, a 'herd animal' is a Herdentier. If someone is called a Herdentier in a social context, it often implies they lack independence or cannot think for themselves.
- While Herde is used for animals, the German word for a 'herd' of people in a negative sense is often Meute, which specifically refers to a pack of hounds.
Examples in context
- Der Elefant ist ein Herdentier.The elephant is a herd animal.This sentence uses Herde to describe an elephant as a herd animal.Tatoeba #13052708 by mhr, translation #13265035 by araneo
- Tom sah eine kleine Herde Elefanten.Tom saw a small herd of elephants.This sentence uses Herde to describe a small herd of elephants.Tatoeba #7277917 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #7060013 by Hybrid
- Kühe sind Herdentiere.Cows are herd animals.This sentence uses Herde to describe cows as herd animals.Tatoeba #10242215 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #8656497 by Hybrid
- Eine Viehherde auf der WeideA herd of livestock in the pasture.
- Die Tierherde zieht in Richtung WaldThe herd of animals is moving towards the forest.
- Wir haben eine Herde Kühe auf unserer FarmWe have a herd of cows on our farm.
- Entschuldigen Sie bitte, wo finde ich eine Pferdeherde?Excuse me, where can I find a herd of horses?
- Da hinten treibt sich eine Viechschar herumOver there, a herd of livestock is roaming around.
- 9 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Laura and Julian are watching animals from a viewpoint.
- LauraSchau mal, eine Herde steht dort oben!Look, a herd is standing up there!
- JulianDas ist eine beeindruckende Herde.That is an impressive herd.
- LauraGlaubst du, sie sind friedlich?Do you think they are peaceful?
- JulianJa, sie wirken sehr ruhig.Yes, they seem very calm.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “herd” translations and entries Herde, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
