der Zwinger
Translation
kennel, enclosure, bailey, ward
Examples
Der Hund schläft in seinem Zwinger.
The dog is sleeping in its kennel.
Der Zwinger schützte die innere Burg.
The bailey protected the inner castle.
Grammar Patterns
((der Zwinger)) as subject The kennel... Der Zwinger ist leer.
in+3 ((dem Zwinger)) in the kennel Der Hund ist im Zwinger.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Käfig (cage), das Gehege (enclosure)
Etymology
From 'zwingen' (to force, compel). Originally, the space between two castle walls where attackers were trapped or 'forced'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'forcing' (zwingen) a dog into its kennel (Zwinger), or an enemy into a trap between walls.