Pitbull
The German word for pitbull is Pitbull.
The term refers to a strong breed of short-haired dog.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions, the term Kampfhund may be used to refer to a pitbull.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Pitbull is Pitbulls.
Did you know?
- Owners of a Pitbull in certain German states may be required to pass a Wesenstest, which is a behavioral test to prove the dog is not aggressive.
- While Pitbull is an English loanword, Germans often use the term Listenhund to describe dogs on the official 'list' of banned breeds.
- In Germany, Pitbull is not just a breed name but often a legal category. In several federal states, owning one is strictly forbidden or requires a special permit and a temperament test.
Examples in context
- Sami wurde von einem Pitbull angegriffen.Sami was attacked by a pitbull.This sentence is useful for showing the use of Pitbull in the context of an attack.Tatoeba #13590812 by Waldelfe, translation #7317723 by OsoHombre
- Ich habe einen wundervollen American Pitbull Terrier namens Max. Er ist so liebevoll und treu.I have a wonderful American Pitbull Terrier named Max. He is so loving and loyal.
- Ein Pitbull kann sehr treu sein.A Pitbull can be very loyal.
- Dort spielt ein Pitbull auf der Wiese.A Pitbull is playing on the meadow over there.
Example conversation
Julian and Hannah are walking through a public park.
- JulianSchau mal, ein Pitbull läuft dort!Look, a Pitbull is running over there!
- HannahOh, er sieht sehr schnell aus.Oh, he looks very fast.
- JulianKeine Sorge, der Hund wirkt friedlich.Don't worry, the dog seems peaceful.
- HannahDas stimmt, er sieht süß aus.That's true, he looks cute.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
