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pig in German

pig in German is Schwein, Hausschwein, Sau — pig means a farm animal with a snout and cloven hooves, raised for meat.

pig in German

Schwein
noun
(countable) Any of several mammalian species of the family Suidae, having cloven hooves, bristles and a snout adapted for digging; especially the domesticated animal Sus domesticus.
Hausschwein
noun
(countable) Any of several mammalian species of the family Suidae, having cloven hooves, bristles and a snout adapted for digging; especially the domesticated animal Sus domesticus.
Sau
noun
(countable) Any of several mammalian species of the family Suidae, having cloven hooves, bristles and a snout adapted for digging; especially the domesticated animal Sus domesticus.
Docke
noun
(countable) Any of several mammalian species of the family Suidae, having cloven hooves, bristles and a snout adapted for digging; especially the domesticated animal Sus domesticus.
Kosel
noun
(countable) Any of several mammalian species of the family Suidae, having cloven hooves, bristles and a snout adapted for digging; especially the domesticated animal Sus domesticus.
Mocke
noun
(countable) Any of several mammalian species of the family Suidae, having cloven hooves, bristles and a snout adapted for digging; especially the domesticated animal Sus domesticus.
Schwein
noun
(metaphorically, derogatory) Someone who overeats or eats rapidly and noisily.
Fress-Sack
noun
(metaphorically, derogatory) Someone who overeats or eats rapidly and noisily.
Fresssack
noun
(metaphorically, derogatory) Someone who overeats or eats rapidly and noisily.
Vielfraß
noun
(metaphorically, derogatory) Someone who overeats or eats rapidly and noisily.
Schwein
noun
(metaphorically, derogatory) A dirty or slovenly person.
Ferkel
noun
(metaphorically, derogatory) A dirty or slovenly person.
Dreckschwein
noun
(metaphorically, derogatory) A dirty or slovenly person.
Dreckspatz
noun
(metaphorically, derogatory) A dirty or slovenly person.
Saubartel
noun
(metaphorically, derogatory) A dirty or slovenly person.
Schmierfink
noun
(metaphorically, derogatory) A dirty or slovenly person.
Bulle
noun
(derogatory, slang) A police officer. [From ante 1785.]
Bullenschwein
noun
(derogatory, slang) A police officer. [From ante 1785.]
Büttel
noun
(derogatory, slang) A police officer. [From ante 1785.]
Greifer
noun
(derogatory, slang) A police officer. [From ante 1785.]
Greiferin
noun
(derogatory, slang) A police officer. [From ante 1785.]
Kiberer
noun
(derogatory, slang) A police officer. [From ante 1785.]
Schwein
noun
(engineering) A device for cleaning or inspecting the inside of an oil or gas pipeline, or for separating different substances within the pipeline. Named for the pig-like squealing noise made by their progress.

What does "pig" mean?

  1. noun A farm animal with a snout and cloven hooves, raised for meat.
    "The farmer kept a dozen pigs in the barn."
  2. noun Someone who eats greedily or messily (informal, insulting).
    "Don't be such a pig — leave some for everyone else."
  3. noun A slang, disrespectful term for a police officer.
    "The protesters chanted insults at the pigs lining the street."
  4. verb To eat greedily (informal, usually with "out").
    "They pigged out on pizza after the game."

pig in a sentence

  • The farmer kept a dozen pigs in the barn.
  • Don't be such a pig — leave some for everyone else.
  • The protesters chanted insults at the pigs lining the street.
  • They pigged out on pizza after the game.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "pig" in German?

"pig" in German is Schwein, Hausschwein, Sau. pig means: A farm animal with a snout and cloven hooves, raised for meat.

How do you use "pig" in a sentence?

Example: "The farmer kept a dozen pigs in the barn." In German, "pig" is Schwein, Hausschwein, Sau.

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

Yes — German has 20 translations listed for "pig": Schwein, Hausschwein, Sau, Docke, Kosel, Mocke.

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