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sheepdog in German

sheepdog in German is Schäferhund, Hirtenhund, Hirtenhündin — sheepdog means a dog trained to herd or guard sheep.

sheepdog in German

Schäferhund
noun
Hirtenhund
noun
Hirtenhündin
noun
Schäferhündin
noun

What does "sheepdog" mean?

  1. noun A dog trained to herd or guard sheep.
    "The sheepdog rounded up the flock with a single whistle from the farmer."
  2. noun Informally, someone who watches over and protects a group of people.
    "The tour guide acted as sheepdog, keeping the group together through the crowded market."
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sheepdog in a sentence

  • The sheepdog rounded up the flock with a single whistle from the farmer.
  • The tour guide acted as sheepdog, keeping the group together through the crowded market.

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What is "sheepdog" in German?

"sheepdog" in German is Schäferhund, Hirtenhund, Hirtenhündin. sheepdog means: A dog trained to herd or guard sheep.

How do you use "sheepdog" in a sentence?

Example: "The sheepdog rounded up the flock with a single whistle from the farmer." In German, "sheepdog" is Schäferhund, Hirtenhund, Hirtenhündin.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "sheepdog": Schäferhund, Hirtenhund, Hirtenhündin, Schäferhündin.

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