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The German word for pig is
Schwein





pig

Gender

The gender of Schwein is neuter. E.g. das Schwein.

Plural

The plural of Schwein is Schweine.

German Definition


pig
     Substantiv:
     [1] Tier: Schwein
     [2] Missbilligende Bezeichnung für Polizist: Bulle
          [1] It is a trend to acquire pigs as pets.
            Es ist ein Trend, sich Schweine als Haustiere anzueignen.
          [2] »This pigs arrested him!«
            »Diese Bullen haben ihn inhaftiert!«



Translations for pig and their definitions

Schwein
     n. swine, pig.
     n. (pejorative) A dirty, or contemptible person.
     n. (often construed with haben) luck, good fortune


Fresssack





Ferkel
     n-n. piglet; a young/immature pig
     n-n. (pejorative) A dirty or contemptible person



Vielfraß
     n-m. (figuratively) glutton (person who eats a lot)
     n-m. wolverine, glutton (Gulo gulo)


Schmierfink


Schmutzfink


Schweinigel


Wutz
     n-f. (regional) swine, pig


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