Husky
masculine
In German, the English word 'husky' is translated as Husky. Wiktionary also lists Polarhund.
Meaning: any of several breeds of dogs used as sled dogs (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Husky | masculine |
| Polarhund | masculine |
The term refers to any of several breeds of dogs used as sled dogs.
Which one should you use?
Husky is a loanword from English, whereas Polarhund is a native German compound noun used to describe the same type of sled dog.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun Husky takes the article der.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use the word Husky to describe a person's voice. Use heiser instead.
Did you know?
- In Germany, the term Husky is often used as a generic label for any Nordic spitz-type dog, even if the dog is actually a Samojede or Alaskan Malamute.
- While Husky is a masculine noun, the word Hund in Polarhund is the grammatical driver, meaning any compound ending in Hund must be masculine regardless of the animal's gender.
- Because Husky is a loanword, it follows the English pronunciation but is integrated into German pluralization rules, becoming Huskys in the plural.
Examples in context
- Der sibirische Husky hütet in Sibirien schon seit Jahrtausenden Rentierherden.The Siberian Husky has herded reindeer in Siberia for thousands of years.This sentence is useful for seeing the word Husky used in a sentence about Siberian reindeer herding.Tatoeba #12120381 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6296925 by Hybrid
- Der Husky läuft schnell durch den Schnee.The husky runs fast through the snow.
- Ich möchte einen Husky als Haustier.I want a husky as a pet.
Example conversation
Julia and Lukas are at a dog park.
- JuliaSieh mal, ein Husky!Look, a husky!
- LukasJa, der Husky ist sehr schön.Yes, the husky is very beautiful.
- JuliaMöchtest du ihn streicheln?Do you want to pet him?
- LukasJa, gerne.Yes, I would like to.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “husky” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
