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How to Say ‘Your dog is cute.’ in German

Ihr Hund ist süß.

eer hoont ist zoos

[eer hoont ist zoos]

Phrase Breakdown

Ihr Hund

eer hoont

Your dog

'Hund' means 'dog'. The 'u' is short, like in 'put', and the final 'd' sounds like a 't'.

Example

Ihr Hund ist groß.

Your dog is big.

Words in this phrase

Ihr

[eer]

your

A formal possessive word used when speaking politely to one person.

Example

Ist das Ihr Name auf dem Klingelschild?

Is that your name on the doorbell sign?

Hund

[hoont]

dog

A masculine noun for the animal.

Example

Der Hund spielt im Park.

The dog is playing in the park.

ist süß.

ist zoos

is cute.

'süß' means 'sweet' or 'cute'. Make the 'ü' by saying 'ee' with rounded lips. The 'ß' is a sharp 's'.

Example

Die Katze ist süß.

The cat is cute.

Words in this phrase

ist

[ist]

A form of the verb 'sein' used for singular subjects.

Example

Für viele Bewerber Ist ein gutes Teamklima entscheidend.

For many applicants, a good team climate is crucial.

süß

[zoos]

cute

Adjective for something charming and adorable, often animals or babies.

Example

Das Baby ist süß.

The baby is cute.

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