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der Eber
boar
A male, uncastrated domestic pig or wild pig.
example
Der Jäger entdeckte die Spuren eines großen Ebers im Wald.
The hunter discovered the tracks of a large boar in the forest.
der Eber
boar
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Technical context
The word 'Eber' (boar) is used mainly in specific contexts such as biology, agriculture (pig breeding), and hunting. It precisely refers to the male animal.
EXAMPLE
In der Schweinezucht werden nur die besten Eber zur Weitervermehrung eingesetzt.
In pig breeding, only the best boars are used for further breeding.
Typical collocations
'Eber' (boar) is often used in connection with hunting or nature. Typical combinations are 'ein wilder Eber' (a wild boar), 'die Spuren eines Ebers' (the tracks of a boar), or 'einen Eber jagen' (to hunt a boar).
EXAMPLE
Im Dämmerlicht konnten wir einen wilden Eber am Waldrand beobachten.
In the twilight, we were able to observe a wild boar at the edge of the forest.
Cultural significance
The boar has often had symbolic significance in European cultural history. It frequently stands for strength, courage, and wildness and appears in many coats of arms, myths, and legends.
EXAMPLE
Das Wappen der Stadt zeigt einen springenden Eber.
The town’s coat of arms shows a leaping boar.
Compare with
Eber vs Sau
sow / pig
'die Sau' and 'der Eber' both refer to pigs, but they are opposites in terms of sex. A 'Sau' is a female pig, especially a mother animal. An 'Eber' is a male, uncastrated domestic pig or wild pig. Learners may confuse the words because neither is a general word like 'Schwein' (pig), but rather a specific animal term. The simple guide is: female is 'Sau', male is 'Eber'.
Eber
Im Wald sahen wir einen großen Eber, der schnell zwischen den Bäumen verschwand.
In the forest, we saw a large boar that quickly disappeared between the trees.
Sau
Die Sau bleibt bei ihren Jungen im Stall.
The sow stays with her young in the barn.
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