der Schwanz
Translation
tail, queue, penis
Examples
Der Hund wedelt mit dem Schwanz.
The dog is wagging its tail.
Der Pfau hat einen schönen Schwanz.
The peacock has a beautiful tail.
Grammar Patterns
to wag one's tail to wag one's tail The dog is wagging its tail.
Similar Words
der Schweif (tail of a horse)
Etymology
From Old High German 'swanz', meaning 'something that sways'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a swan's tail ('Schwanz' sounds a bit like 'swans'). Note its primary meaning is 'tail', but it's also common slang.