Dackel
/ˈdakəl/
The German phrase for sausage dog is Dackel.
The word Dackel is the natural way to refer to the dachshund breed. While one might be tempted to use a literal translation like Wursthund, it is not a standard term in German.
What does it mean word for word?
Dackel refers to the dachshund breed, which is the standard German term for a sausage dog.
How does it change in a sentence?
Dackel is used for both the singular and the plural forms.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdakəl/
Did you know?
- The French word for this breed, teckel, is actually a loanword derived from the same Upper German linguistic root as Dackel.
- In German culture, the Dackel is often portrayed as a stubborn and headstrong character in folk stories and regional humor.
- In some German dialects, particularly in the south, you might hear the term Teckel instead of Dackel.
Examples in context
- Ein Dackel ist ein beliebter und niedlicher Hund.A Dachshund is a popular and adorable dog.
- Mein Dackel ist sehr verspielt.My sausage dog is very playful.
- Siehst du den kleinen Dackel dort?Do you see the little sausage dog there?
- Ein Dackel braucht viel Bewegung.A sausage dog needs a lot of exercise.
Example conversation
Sarah and Julian are walking in a park.
- SarahSchau mal, ein süßer Dackel!Look, a cute sausage dog!
- JulianOh ja, der ist wirklich niedlich.Oh yes, he is really cute.
- SarahWillst du ihn streicheln?Do you want to pet him?
- JulianJa, gerne!Yes, I'd love to!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Dackel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Dackel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
