Wolfshöhle
The English phrase "wolf den" is translated into German as Wolfshöhle.
Wolfshöhle refers to a sheltered place or cave where a wolf or a pack of wolves lives.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of Wolf (wolf) and Höhle (cave).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine and is preceded by the article die (the wolf den). The plural form of the noun is Wolfshöhlen (wolf dens).
Did you know?
- While Wolfshöhle is a natural cave, the related word Wolfsschanze specifically describes the fortified military headquarters of Adolf Hitler during World War II.
- While Höhle is the standard term for a cave, if you were describing a wolf's much smaller, more temporary burrow, a German speaker might use the word Bau instead.
- The word Höhle can also refer to a 'hollow' or 'cavity' in a tree, meaning a Wolfshöhle is not always a stone cave but can be a forest shelter.
Examples in context
- Könnten Sie mir bitte den genauen Standort der Wolfshöhle mitteilen?Could you please provide me with the exact location of the wolf den?
- Die Wölfe ruhen in der Wolfshöhle.The wolves are resting in the wolf den.
- Wir haben eine alte Wolfshöhle im Wald gefunden.We found an old wolf den in the forest.
- Der Wolf ruht sich in seiner Wolfshöhle aus.The wolf is resting in his wolf den.
- Die Spuren führen direkt zur Wolfshöhle.The tracks lead directly to the wolf den.
Example conversation
Maximilian and Hannah are hiking through a dense forest.
- MaximilianSchau mal, dort hinten ist eine Wolfshöhle!Look, there is a wolf den back there!
- HannahIst das sicher nicht zu gefährlich für uns?Is that not perhaps too dangerous for us?
- MaximilianKeine Sorge, Hannah, wir bleiben auf dem Weg.Don't worry, Hannah, we will stay on the path.
- HannahGut, dann gehen wir schnell weiter.Good, then let's keep going quickly.
