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"Horse" in German: Pferd
das Pferd
Horse in German is das Pferd, a neuter noun. The plural is die Pferde, and riding is reiten.
At a stable
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How to pronounce Pferd
Say it
PFAIRT
/pfeːɐ̯t/
PFAIRT. Pf is both sounds together. Long e, final d like t.
"Horse" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Pferd | horse Default. | Default. |
| die Pferde | horses Plural. | Plural. |
| das Pony | pony Smaller horse. | Smaller horse. |
| reiten | to ride (a horse) Related verb. | Related verb. |
How to use Pferd in real life
- 1At a stable
Darf ich das Pferd füttern?
May I feed the horse?
Das Pferd is neuter object.
- 2Countryside
Auf der Weide stehen drei Pferde.
Three horses are standing in the pasture.
Pferde is plural.
- 3Lesson booking
Mein Pferd heißt Luna.
My horse is called Luna.
Mein Pferd keeps neuter.
Mistakes English speakers make with Pferd
Incorrect: der Pferd
Correct: das Pferd
Pferd is neuter: das Pferd.
Incorrect: die Pferden
Correct: die Pferde
Plural is Pferde, not Pferden (except in some dative uses).
Good to know
Horse culture is strong in rural Germany, and Pferde are common in kids' books. Ihm geht ein Pferd durch means someone loses their temper.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Farm visit
ChatPal
Willst du das braune Pferd streicheln?
Do you want to stroke the brown horse?
You
Ja, aber vorsichtig—das Pferd ist scheu.
Yes, but carefully—the horse is shy.
ChatPal
Die anderen Pferde sind ruhiger.
The other horses are calmer.
You
Okay. Ich bleibe bei diesem Pferd.
Okay. I'll stay with this horse.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Horse" in German
What gender is Pferd?
Neuter: das Pferd.
What is the plural?
Die Pferde.
How do you say to ride a horse?
Reiten / auf einem Pferd reiten.
How do you say pony?
Das Pony.
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