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"Fox" in German: Fuchs
der Fuchs
Fox in German is der Fuchs, masculine. A female fox is die Füchsin, and the plural is die Füchse. Germans also call a sly person ein schlauer Fuchs.
Forest walk
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How to pronounce Fuchs
Say it
FOOKS
/fʊks/
FOOKS. Short u like book. Final s is voiceless.
"Fox" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Fuchs | fox Default animal. | Default animal. |
| die Füchsin | female fox When gender matters. | When gender matters. |
| die Füchse | foxes Plural. | Plural. |
| schlauer Fuchs | sly fox / clever person Friendly tease. | Friendly tease. |
How to use Fuchs in real life
- 1Forest walk
Schau, da läuft ein Fuchs über den Weg.
Look, a fox is crossing the path.
Ein Fuchs.
- 2Kids' book
Der Fuchs wohnt im Märchen oft im Wald.
In fairy tales the fox often lives in the forest.
Der Fuchs as subject.
- 3Teasing a friend
Du schlauer Fuchs, das hast du geplant.
You sly fox, you planned that.
Idiom with Fuchs.
Mistakes English speakers make with Fuchs
Incorrect: die Fuchs
Correct: der Fuchs
Fuchs is masculine.
Incorrect: die Fuchse (wrong umlaut)
Correct: die Füchse
Plural needs ü: Füchse.
Good to know
Fuchs shows up in fairy tales as the clever trickster, and in everyday speech as a compliment for quick thinking. City foxes are common in German parks at dusk.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Spotting wildlife at dusk
ChatPal
Siehst du etwas im Gebüsch?
Do you see something in the bushes?
You
Ja, ein Fuchs. Er ist ganz still.
Yes, a fox. He's completely still.
ChatPal
Wow. Der Fuchs sucht wohl Essen.
Wow. The fox is probably looking for food.
You
Lass uns leise sein. Der Fuchs soll bleiben.
Let's stay quiet. The fox should stay.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Fox" in German
How do you say fox?
Der Fuchs.
Female fox?
Die Füchsin.
Plural?
Die Füchse.
What does schlauer Fuchs mean?
A clever or sly person — usually playful.
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