das Hündchen
doggie
Diminutive of 'der Hund' (dog); a small dog or a dog referred to affectionately.
EXAMPLE
Das Hündchen schläft in seinem Körbchen.
The doggie is sleeping in its little basket.
das Hündchen
doggie
das Hündchen, die Hündchen
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Hündchen, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Hündchen |
| genitive | des Hündchens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Hündchen | die Hündchen |
| accusative | das Hündchen | die Hündchen |
| dative | dem Hündchen | den Hündchen |
| genitive | des Hündchens | der Hündchen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word structure
You can recognize the base word 'Hund' (dog) and the diminutive suffix '-chen'. In this formation, the 'u' changes to 'ü'; this can also help you remember the spelling.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Sofa liegt ein weißes Hündchen.
A white doggie is lying on the sofa.
Style and effect
'Hündchen' (doggie) is particularly suited to affectionate conversations about pets. In a factual report, the term may sound too personal or emotional.
EXAMPLE
Unser Hündchen darf im Urlaub natürlich mitkommen.
Of course our doggie gets to come along on vacation.
Typical collocations
Typical phrases include 'ein Hündchen streicheln' (to pet a doggie), 'ein Hündchen auf den Arm nehmen' (to pick up a doggie), and 'ein Hündchen an der Leine führen' (to walk a doggie on a leash). You can use these to describe common situations when interacting with the animal.
EXAMPLE
Vor der Rolltreppe nahm sie ihr Hündchen auf den Arm.
Before stepping onto the escalator, she picked up her doggie.
In real life
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