die Schafherde
flock of sheep
A group of sheep kept together or led by a shepherd.
EXAMPLE
Die Schafherde graste auf der Wiese hinter dem Dorf.
The flock of sheep grazed in the meadow behind the village.
die Schafherde
flock of sheep
die Schafherde, die Schafherden
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Schafherde, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schafherden |
| genitive | der Schafherde |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Schafherde | die Schafherden |
| accusative | die Schafherde | die Schafherden |
| dative | der Schafherde | den Schafherden |
| genitive | der Schafherde | der Schafherden |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Schafherde' (flock of sheep) is made up of 'Schaf' (sheep) and 'Herde' (herd or flock). The head noun 'Herde' refers to a group of animals that belong together; 'Schaf' specifies which animals make up the group.
EXAMPLE
Am Waldrand entdeckten wir eine große Schafherde.
We spotted a large flock of sheep at the edge of the forest.
Typical collocations
'Schafherde' (flock of sheep) is often used with verbs such as 'hüten' (to tend), 'treiben' (to drive), 'führen' (to lead), and 'beobachten' (to observe). 'Auf die Weide bringen' (to take out to pasture) is another typical collocation.
EXAMPLE
Der Schäfer trieb die Schafherde am Morgen auf die Weide.
The shepherd drove the flock of sheep out to pasture in the morning.
Typical context
'Schafherde' (flock of sheep) often appears alongside words related to farming and animal husbandry, such as 'Schäfer' (shepherd), 'Weide' (pasture), 'Stall' (barn), and 'Hütehund' (herding dog). These words help you quickly recognize its meaning in a text.
EXAMPLE
Ein Hütehund lief neben der Schafherde und hielt die Tiere zusammen.
A herding dog ran alongside the flock of sheep and kept the animals together.
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