der Rottweiler
Rottweiler
A strong, usually black and brown dog of a German breed that was originally used to drive and guard livestock.
EXAMPLE
Der Rottweiler liegt ruhig neben seinem Besitzer.
The Rottweiler is lying quietly beside its owner.
der Rottweiler
Rottweiler
der Rottweiler, die Rottweiler
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Rottweiler, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Rottweiler |
| genitive | des Rottweilers |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Rottweiler | die Rottweiler |
| accusative | den Rottweiler | die Rottweiler |
| dative | dem Rottweiler | den Rottweilern |
| genitive | des Rottweilers | der Rottweiler |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Rottweiler' is derived from the place name 'Rottweil' and the ending '-er'. The name therefore refers to the breed's origins in the region around Rottweil.
EXAMPLE
Die Rottweiler wurden früher häufig als Arbeitshunde eingesetzt.
Rottweilers were often used as working dogs in the past.
Typical collocations
'Rottweiler' is often used with verbs related to dog ownership: you can keep, walk, train, or adopt a Rottweiler.
EXAMPLE
Die Familie hat einen Rottweiler aus dem Tierheim adoptiert.
The family adopted a Rottweiler from an animal shelter.
Dog ownership
In texts about training and ownership, 'Rottweiler' is often combined with characteristics or training goals, such as 'well trained', 'calm', or 'obedient'. These expressions describe the individual dog and do not automatically apply to the entire breed.
EXAMPLE
Der gut erzogene Rottweiler wartet geduldig vor der Tür.
The well-trained Rottweiler waits patiently by the door.
In real life
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