No. 8,063 in German
hündin
"Female dog."
In a sentence
Die Hündin spielt fröhlich im Garten.
The female dog is happily playing in the garden.
Here, 'Hündin' is used to refer specifically to a female dog, emphasizing gender as opposed to using the general term 'Hund'.
Unsere Hündin hat gestern drei Welpen zur Welt gebracht.
Our female dog gave birth to three puppies yesterday.
In this context, 'Hündin' is used in association with motherhood, highlighting the female aspect of the animal involved.
Eine Hündin kann genauso treu sein wie ein Rüde.
A female dog can be just as loyal as a male dog.
Here, 'Hündin' is used in comparison to 'Rüde', showing gender distinction for dogs within a broader generalization.
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