der Windhund
greyhound
A slender hunting dog with long legs that can run especially fast.
EXAMPLE
Der Windhund jagte über die Rennbahn.
The greyhound raced across the track.
der Windhund
greyhound
der Windhund, die Windhunde
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Meanings
der Windhund
rascal / unreliable fellow
Colloquial, derogatory: a reckless, unreliable person.
EXAMPLE
Verlass dich nicht auf ihn, er ist ein Windhund.
Don't rely on him; he's an unreliable fellow.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Windhund, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Windhunde |
| genitive | des Windhundes |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Windhund | die Windhunde |
| accusative | den Windhund | die Windhunde |
| dative | dem Windhund | den Windhunden |
| genitive | des Windhundes des Windhunds | der Windhunde |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Windhund' (greyhound) is made up of 'Wind' (wind) and 'Hund' (dog). The compound is a useful memory aid for a dog that can run especially fast.
EXAMPLE
Der Windhund ist für seine langen Beine und seine hohe Geschwindigkeit bekannt.
The greyhound is known for its long legs and high speed.
Typical collocations
When referring to the dog breed, 'Windhund' (greyhound) often appears in connection with racing and speed. Typical collocations include 'ein schneller Windhund' (a fast greyhound), 'mit einem Windhund spazieren gehen' (to take a greyhound for a walk), and 'Windhunderennen' (greyhound racing).
EXAMPLE
Der schnelle Windhund gewann das Rennen.
The fast greyhound won the race.
Colloquial usage
When used to describe a person, 'Windhund' (rascal / unreliable fellow) is colloquial and derogatory. It refers to a reckless, unreliable person.
EXAMPLE
Dieser Windhund hält seine Versprechen nie.
That rascal never keeps his promises.
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