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herd in German

herd in German is Herde, Pferdeherde, Hirt — herd means a large group of animals of one kind that live, feed, or move together.

herd in German

Herde
noun
A number of domestic animals assembled together under the watch or ownership of a keeper. [from 11th c.]
Pferdeherde
noun
A number of domestic animals assembled together under the watch or ownership of a keeper. [from 11th c.]
Hirt
noun
(now, rare) Someone who keeps a group of domestic animals.
Hirte
noun
(now, rare) Someone who keeps a group of domestic animals.
Herde
noun
Any collection of animals gathered or travelling in a company. [from 13th c.]
hüten
verb
(intransitive) To unite or associate in a herd; to feed or run together, or in company.

What does "herd" mean?

  1. noun A large group of animals of one kind that live, feed, or move together.
    "A herd of elephants crossed the river at dawn."
  2. verb To gather, drive, or guide people or animals together as a group.
    "Staff herded the tourists onto the waiting buses."

herd in a sentence

  • A herd of elephants crossed the river at dawn.
  • The farmer keeps a herd of about fifty dairy cows.
  • Staff herded the tourists onto the waiting buses.
  • The dogs herded the sheep back into the pen.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "herd" in German?

"herd" in German is Herde, Pferdeherde, Hirt. herd means: A large group of animals of one kind that live, feed, or move together.

How do you use "herd" in a sentence?

Example: "A herd of elephants crossed the river at dawn." In German, "herd" is Herde, Pferdeherde, Hirt.

Are there other ways to say "herd" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "herd": Herde, Pferdeherde, Hirt, Hirte, hüten.

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