das Rudel
Translation
pack (of wolves), herd (of deer), pride (of lions), group
Examples
Ein Rudel Wölfe lebt im Wald.
A pack of wolves lives in the forest.
Die Tiere jagen in Rudeln.
The animals hunt in packs.
Grammar Patterns
in Rudeln ((in+dat)) in packs The wolves hunt in packs.
Similar Words
die Herde (herd), die Gruppe (group), die Schar (flock)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'rudel', related to 'Rotte' (band, gang).
Memory Tips
Think of 'rude' animals in a pack. It's often used for predators like wolves or social animals like deer.