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sow in German

sow in German is Sau, Mutterschwein, säen — sow means an adult female pig, especially one that has had a litter.

sow in German

Sau
noun
Mutterschwein
noun
säen
verb
(ambitransitive) To scatter, disperse, or plant (seeds).

What does "sow" mean?

  1. noun An adult female pig, especially one that has had a litter.
    "The farmer moved the sow and her piglets into a clean pen."
  2. verb To plant seeds in the ground so they can grow.
    "They sowed the field with wheat in early spring."
  3. verb To spread or introduce something, especially something that causes trouble, so it grows or spreads.
    "The rumor was designed to sow doubt among the team."

sow in a sentence

  • The farmer moved the sow and her piglets into a clean pen.
  • A healthy sow can produce two litters a year.
  • They sowed the field with wheat in early spring.
  • It's time to sow the tomato seeds indoors.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sow" in German?

"sow" in German is Sau, Mutterschwein, säen. sow means: An adult female pig, especially one that has had a litter.

How do you use "sow" in a sentence?

Example: "The farmer moved the sow and her piglets into a clean pen." In German, "sow" is Sau, Mutterschwein, säen.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "sow": Sau, Mutterschwein, säen.

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