Truthahn
/ˈtʁuːtˌhaːn/masculine
The German word for turkey (the bird) is Truthahn. Wiktionary also lists Pute and Puter.
Meaning: bird in the genus Meleagris (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Truthahn | /ˈtʁuːtˌhaːn/ | masculine |
| Pute | /ˈpuːtə/ | feminine |
| Puter | masculine | |
| Truthenne | /ˈtʁuːtˌhɛnə/ | feminine |
| Truthuhn | /ˈtʁutˌhuːn/ | neuter |
| Trute | Swiss, feminine | |
| Kurre | feminine, regional | |
| Kurrhahn | masculine, regional | |
| Indian | Austria, masculine, obsolete |
The term is used to refer to the bird in the genus Meleagris. It is important to distinguish this from Türkei, which refers to the country Turkey.
Which one should you use?
While Truthahn refers to the species or the meat, the word Türkei refers to the country Turkey. For specific genders, you can use Puter for a male turkey and Truthenne for a female turkey.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Switzerland, you may hear the feminine form Trute. In certain parts of Germany, the terms Kurre (feminine) or Kurrhahn (masculine) are used.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form for a female turkey is Truthenne, and the masculine form for a male turkey is Puter.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtʁuːtˌhaːn/
Did you know?
- The term Pute is onomatopoeic, meaning it was originally created to imitate the specific mating call of the bird.
Examples in context
- Wann isst du Truthahn?When do you eat turkey?This sentence is useful for asking about someone's eating habits regarding Truthahn.Tatoeba #8598929 by Roujin, translation #1830491 by CK
- Der Truthahn schmeckt gut!This turkey tastes good.This sentence is useful for commenting on the taste of Truthahn.Tatoeba #2861869 by Tamy, translation #58817 by CK
- Ich esse sehr viel Truthahn.I eat a lot of turkey.This sentence is useful for describing the quantity of Truthahn one consumes.Tatoeba #12351450 by nexx, translation #9859672 by CK
- Der Truthahn schmeckt köstlich.The turkey tastes delicious.
- Können Sie mir das Truthahnrezept geben?Could you give me the turkey recipe, please?
- Ist der Truthahn halal?Is the turkey halal?
- Wir kaufen zu Thanksgiving eine Pute.We're buying a turkey for Thanksgiving.
- Könntest du mir das Putenbraten-Rezept geben?Could you give me the roast turkey recipe?
- 36 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felix and Laura are walking through a small farm.
- FelixSchau mal, Laura, ein Truthahn!Look, Laura, a turkey!
- LauraOh, der Truthahn ist wirklich riesig.Oh, the turkey is really huge.
- FelixEr sieht sehr beeindruckend aus.He looks very impressive.
- LauraJa, er ist sehr imposant.Yes, he is very imposing.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “turkey” translations and entries Truthahn, Pute, Puter, Truthenne, Truthuhn, Kurre, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Pute, Puter, Truthahn, Truthenne, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
