der Bulldog
bulldog
A sturdy dog breed with a broad head and short coat; the term „Bulldogge“ (bulldog) is more commonly used.
EXAMPLE
Der Bulldog lag ruhig neben seinem Besitzer.
The bulldog sat quietly next to its owner.
der Bulldog
bulldog
der Bulldog, die Bulldogs
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Meanings
der Bulldog
tractor
A tractor; the word comes from the tractor „Lanz Bulldog“ and is commonly used for tractors, especially in southern Germany.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Feld fährt noch ein alter Bulldog.
There is still an old tractor working in the field.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Bulldog, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Bulldogs |
| genitive | des Bulldogs |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Bulldog | die Bulldogs |
| accusative | den Bulldog | die Bulldogs |
| dative | dem Bulldog | den Bulldogs |
| genitive | des Bulldogs | der Bulldogs |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Context clues
Words such as „bellen“ (to bark), „Leine“ (leash), and „Fell“ (fur) show that a dog is meant. When you see words such as „Motor“ (engine), „Baujahr“ (year of manufacture), or „Lanz“, it refers to a tractor.
EXAMPLE
Der Bulldog bellte, als jemand an der Tür klingelte.
The bulldog barked when someone rang the doorbell.
Der Motor des alten Bulldogs sprang erst nach mehreren Versuchen an.
The engine of the old tractor only started after several attempts.
Typical collocations
When referring to historic vehicles, typical phrases include „einen Bulldog restaurieren“ (to restore a tractor), „einen Bulldog fahren“ (to drive a tractor), and „einen Bulldog vorführen“ (to show off a tractor). With „restaurieren“ (to restore), the aim is to return the old vehicle to its original condition as faithfully as possible.
EXAMPLE
Für das nächste Oldtimertreffen restauriert meine Tante einen alten Bulldog.
My aunt is restoring an old tractor for the next classic car show.
Regional usage
As a general term for a tractor, „Bulldog“ is commonly used regionally in parts of southern Germany, such as Bavaria. There, the word does not necessarily refer to a vehicle made by the Lanz brand.
EXAMPLE
Unser Nachbar in Bayern fährt mit seinem neuen Bulldog aufs Feld.
Our neighbor in Bavaria is taking his new tractor to the field.
In real life
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