noun

dachshund

DAHKS-huund

Dachshund (noun) means a breed of dog with a long body and very short legs, originally bred to hunt burrowing animals. Example: “The dachshund waddled excitedly toward its owner.”

noun

A breed of dog with a long body and very short legs, originally bred to hunt burrowing animals.

"The dachshund waddled excitedly toward its owner."

"Dachshunds come in smooth-haired, wire-haired, and long-haired varieties."

How to use dachshund

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA small, long-bodied, short-legged dog breed, often nicknamed a "sausage dog."

Common pairings

miniature dachshund standard dachshund

Word forms

dachshunds plural, dachshunde plural

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Etymology

From German Dachshund, literally "badger dog" — Dachs ("badger") plus Hund ("dog"), because the breed was used to hunt badgers.

Origin: German

Synonyms

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dachsie badger dog

Frequently asked questions

What does “dachshund” mean?

The word “dachshund” means a breed of dog with a long body and very short legs, originally bred to hunt burrowing animals. In plain terms, a small, long-bodied, short-legged dog breed, often nicknamed a "sausage dog.".

How do you pronounce “dachshund”?

“Dachshund” is pronounced DAHKS-huund (/ˈdɑksˌhʊnt/ in IPA).

How do you use “dachshund” in a sentence?

Here is “dachshund” used in a sentence: “The dachshund waddled excitedly toward its owner.”

What part of speech is “dachshund”?

“Dachshund” is a noun.

Where does the word “dachshund” come from?

The word “dachshund” comes from German. From German Dachshund, literally "badger dog" — Dachs ("badger") plus Hund ("dog"), because the breed was used to hunt badgers.

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