German · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Cow" in German: Kuh
die Kuh
Cow in German is die Kuh, a feminine noun. The plural is die Kühe with an umlaut. Milk from cows is Kuhmilch.
Farm visit
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How to pronounce Kuh
Say it
KOO
/kuː/
KOO. Long u like "oo". Plural Kühe is KUE-uh.
"Cow" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Kuh | cow Female bovine. | Female bovine. |
| die Kühe | cows Plural with ü. | Plural with ü. |
| die Kuhmilch | cow's milk Product label. | Product label. |
| der Bulle / der Ochse | bull / ox Male counterparts. | Male counterparts. |
How to use Kuh in real life
- 1Farm visit
Die Kuh auf der Weide heißt Lotte.
The cow in the pasture is called Lotte.
Die Kuh feminine.
- 2Countryside drive
Schau, wie viele Kühe da stehen!
Look how many cows are standing there!
Kühe is plural.
- 3Shopping
Kommt die Milch von einer Kuh hier in der Region?
Does the milk come from a cow here in the region?
Einer Kuh is dative feminine.
Mistakes English speakers make with Kuh
Incorrect: der Kuh
Correct: die Kuh
Kuh is feminine: die Kuh.
Incorrect: die Kuhen
Correct: die Kühe
Plural is Kühe with umlaut.
Good to know
Kuh is also used in soft insults (dumme Kuh), so tone matters. On packaging, Kuhmilch contrasts with plant drinks more than ever.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a petting farm
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Darf man die Kuh anfassen?
Are we allowed to touch the cow?
You
Nur die ruhige Kuh links.
Only the calm cow on the left.
ChatPal
Die anderen Kühe wirken nervös.
The other cows seem nervous.
You
Dann bleiben wir bei einer Kuh.
Then we'll stick with one cow.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cow" in German
What gender is Kuh?
Feminine: die Kuh.
What is the plural?
Die Kühe.
How do you say cow's milk?
Die Kuhmilch.
How do you say bull?
Der Bulle (or Stier).
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