Schnauzer
masculine
The German word for schnauzer is Schnauzer.
The term refers to the specific breed of dog known as a schnauzer.
Meaning: breed of dog (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Schnauzer is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- The breed is named after the Schnauzbart, which is the German word for a 'walrus moustache'. This refers to the dog's characteristic facial hair that looks like a human moustache.
- The term Schnauze is used in the common German idiom Halt die Schnauze!, which is a very blunt way to tell someone to 'shut up'.
- While 'Schnauzer' is the breed name, the root word Schnauze is often used in German slang to refer to a person's mouth in an impolite way.
Examples in context
- Mein kleiner Schnauzi ist sehr verspielt.My little Schnauzi is very playful.
- Der Schnauzer ist sehr freundlich.The Schnauzer is very friendly.
- Ich möchte einen großen Schnauzer haben.I want to have a large Schnauzer.
- Ein Schnauzer passt gut zu uns.A Schnauzer fits well with us.
Example conversation
Julia and Felix are looking at dogs in a pet shop.
- JuliaSchau mal, dieser Schnauzer ist süß!Look, this Schnauzer is cute!
- FelixJa, er sieht sehr klug aus.Yes, he looks very smart.
- JuliaMöchtest du ihn gerne adoptieren, Felix?Would you like to adopt him, Felix?
- FelixDas wäre eine tolle Idee.That would be a great idea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “schnauzer” translations and entries Schnauzer, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Schnauzer, CC BY-SA 4.0.
