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"Wolf" in German: Wolf
der Wolf
Wolf in German is der Wolf. The plural is die Wölfe with an umlaut. Kids know the fairy-tale Wolf from Rotkäppchen.
Nature park
Ein Wolf wurde in der Region gesichtet.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Wolf
Say it
volf
/vɔlf/
volf. W like English v. Masculine: der Wolf.
"Wolf" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Wolf | wolf The animal. | The animal. |
| die Wölfe | wolves Plural with umlaut. | Plural with umlaut. |
| Wolfsrudel | wolf pack Nature talk. | Nature talk. |
| der böse Wolf | the big bad wolf Fairy-tale phrase. | Fairy-tale phrase. |
How to use Wolf in real life
- 1Nature park
Ein Wolf wurde in der Region gesichtet.
A wolf was spotted in the region.
Ein Wolf.
- 2Documentary
Der Wolf jagt selten allein.
The wolf rarely hunts alone.
Der Wolf subject.
- 3Fairy tale
Kinder, der Wolf kommt!
Kids, the wolf is coming!
Storytelling.
Mistakes English speakers make with Wolf
Incorrect: die Wolf
Correct: der Wolf
Wolf is masculine.
Incorrect: die Wolfe
Correct: die Wölfe
Plural needs umlaut: Wölfe.
Good to know
Wolf returns in German wildlife news and school fairy tales. Wölfe with umlaut is a classic plural pattern learners should memorize early.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Museum wildlife exhibit
ChatPal
Ist das ein echter Wolf?
Is that a real wolf?
You
Nein, nur ein Modell vom Wolf.
No, just a model of the wolf.
ChatPal
Trotzdem beeindruckend. Der Wolf wirkt groß.
Still impressive. The wolf looks big.
You
Ja. In den Alpen gibt es wieder Wölfe.
Yes. There are wolves in the Alps again.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Wolf" in German
Gender?
Masculine: der Wolf.
Plural?
Die Wölfe.
Pack?
Wolfsrudel.
Female wolf?
Die Wölfin.
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