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English Words That Are Actually German Animals German animal names are a fascinating topic all on their own, but the few terms English has imported create a captivating little menagerie. dachshund — Dachs (“badger”) + Hund (“dog”). Ironically, most Germans call this type of dog a _______ today.
English Words That Are Actually German Animals German animal names are a fascinating topic all on their own, but the few terms English has imported create a captivating little menagerie. dachshund — Dachs (“badger”) + Hund (“dog”). Ironically, most Germans call this type of dog a _______ today.
Dackel
Hamster — at one point in history, English speakers called hamsters “_______ rats”
Hamster — at one point in history, English speakers called hamsters “_______ rats”
German
Poodle — from Pudel, literally meaning “________”
Poodle — from Pudel, literally meaning “________”
puddle
Rottweiler — a dog breed named after Rottweil, a town in _______
Rottweiler — a dog breed named after Rottweil, a town in _______
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Schnauzer — from the German schnauzen, meaning “to _______”
Schnauzer — from the German schnauzen, meaning “to _______”
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Handschuh translates to
Handschuh translates to
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Flugzeug translates to
Flugzeug translates to
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Staubsauger translates to
Staubsauger translates to
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Zimmerservice translates to
Zimmerservice translates to
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