das Pferdchen
pony / little horse
A small horse, or a horse referred to affectionately or in a childlike way.
EXAMPLE
Das kleine Pferdchen graste ruhig auf der Wiese.
The little horse grazed peacefully in the meadow.
das Pferdchen
pony / little horse
das Pferdchen, die Pferdchen
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Pferdchen, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Pferdchen |
| genitive | des Pferdchens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Pferdchen | die Pferdchen |
| accusative | das Pferdchen | die Pferdchen |
| dative | dem Pferdchen | den Pferdchen |
| genitive | des Pferdchens | der Pferdchen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Diminutive form
'Pferdchen' consists of 'Pferd' (horse) and the ending '-chen'. This ending often indicates a small size or an affectionate, childlike attitude.
EXAMPLE
Das Pferdchen trug eine kleine rote Decke.
The little horse was wearing a small red blanket.
Affectionate tone
'Pferdchen' often sounds affectionate, cute, or childlike, so it is especially suitable for conversations with children, stories, and emotional descriptions.
EXAMPLE
Das Mädchen streichelte das Pferdchen vorsichtig.
The girl gently stroked the little horse.
Typical collocations
'Pferdchen' is often used with words that express cuteness, size, or a childlike situation, for example 'kleines Pferdchen' (little horse), 'süßes Pferdchen' (cute little horse), and 'Pferdchen streicheln' (to stroke a little horse).
EXAMPLE
Die Kinder wollten das süße Pferdchen auf dem Bauernhof streicheln.
The children wanted to stroke the cute little horse on the farm.
In real life
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