das Schwein
Translation
pig, swine, pork, good luck
Examples
Das Schwein lebt auf dem Bauernhof.
The pig lives on the farm.
Ich esse gern Schwein.
I like to eat pork.
Du hast Schwein gehabt!
You were lucky!
Grammar Patterns
((as an animal)) pig The pig lives on the farm.
((as meat)) pork I like to eat pork.
((as luck)) luck You were lucky!
Similar Words
Synonyms: (animal) Borstenvieh; (luck) Glück, Dusel
Etymology
From Old High German 'swīn', cognate with the English word 'swine'.
Memory Tips
In Germany, pigs are a symbol of good luck. The phrase 'Schwein haben' (to have a pig) means 'to be lucky'. Picture a lucky pig.