German · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Sheep" in German: Schaf
das Schaf
Sheep in German is das Schaf. One animal is ein Schaf; several are Schafe. Soft everyday talk also uses Lamm for a lamb, which is a different word.
Farm visit
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How to pronounce Schaf
Say it
SHAHF
/ʃaːf/
SHAHF. Long a, final f. Neuter: das Schaf.
"Sheep" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Schaf | the sheep Singular neuter. | Singular neuter. |
| die Schafe | the sheep (plural) Plural form. | Plural form. |
| Schafwolle | sheep's wool Related product. | Related product. |
| das Lamm | the lamb Young animal; different word. | Young animal; different word. |
How to use Schaf in real life
- 1Farm visit
Sieh mal, das Schaf frisst Gras.
Look, the sheep is eating grass.
Das Schaf singular.
- 2Counting animals
Auf der Wiese stehen fünf Schafe.
Five sheep are standing in the meadow.
Schafe plural.
- 3Kids book
Das kleine Schaf sucht seine Mutter.
The little sheep is looking for its mother.
Das kleine Schaf.
Mistakes English speakers make with Schaf
Incorrect: der Schaf
Correct: das Schaf
Schaf is neuter.
Incorrect: zwei Schafs
Correct: zwei Schafe
Plural is Schafe.
Good to know
Counting Schafe is the German version of counting sheep to sleep. Soft toys and kids' songs love Schafe; wool talk uses Schafwolle in shops.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Walking past a pasture
ChatPal
Siehst du das Schaf dort hinten?
Do you see the sheep back there?
You
Ja, und noch drei Schafe daneben.
Yes, and three more sheep beside it.
ChatPal
Das schwarze Schaf ist mein Favorit.
The black sheep is my favorite.
You
Klar—jedes Schaf sieht anders aus.
Sure—every sheep looks different.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sheep" in German
What gender is Schaf?
Neuter: das Schaf.
What is the plural?
Die Schafe.
How do you say lamb?
Das Lamm—different word.
How do you say black sheep (figurative)?
Das schwarze Schaf.
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