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"Goat" in German: Ziege
die Ziege
Goat in German is die Ziege. Plural is Ziegen. Soft related words include Ziegenkäse for goat cheese, which keeps Ziege inside the compound.
Petting zoo
Die Ziege will den Apfel haben.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Ziege
Say it
TSEE-guh
/ˈtsiːɡə/
TSEE-guh. Soft z like ts, long ee feel in ie, soft final e.
"Goat" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Ziege | the goat Core noun. | Core noun. |
| die Ziegen | the goats Plural. | Plural. |
| Ziegenkäse | goat cheese Food compound. | Food compound. |
| der Bock | billy goat Male goat. | Male goat. |
How to use Ziege in real life
- 1Petting zoo
Die Ziege will den Apfel haben.
The goat wants the apple.
Die Ziege subject.
- 2Farm morning
Zwei Ziegen stehen am Zaun.
Two goats are standing by the fence.
Ziegen plural.
- 3Hiking path
Vorsicht, die Ziege kommt näher.
Careful, the goat is coming closer.
Die Ziege.
Mistakes English speakers make with Ziege
Incorrect: der Ziege
Correct: die Ziege
Ziege is feminine.
Incorrect: viele Ziege
Correct: viele Ziegen
Plural adds -n: Ziegen.
Good to know
Mountain regions and kids' farms keep Ziegen visible in German life. Ziegenkäse is a supermarket staple. Soft jokes about stubbornness sometimes use Ziege casually.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a small farm café
ChatPal
Hast du die Ziege gesehen?
Did you see the goat?
You
Ja, die Ziege war neben dem Stall.
Yes, the goat was next to the barn.
ChatPal
Sie verkaufen Käse von der Ziege.
They sell cheese from the goat.
You
Dann kaufen wir was von der Ziege.
Then let's buy something from the goat.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Goat" in German
What gender is Ziege?
Feminine: die Ziege.
Plural?
Die Ziegen.
How do you say goat cheese?
Ziegenkäse.
Male goat?
Often der Bock.
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