Nomen

der Schwanz

tail, penis

Der Hund wedelt mit dem Schwanz.

The dog is wagging its tail.

Der Pfau hat einen schönen Schwanz.

The peacock has a beautiful tail.

to wag one's tail to wag one's tail The dog is wagging its tail.

der Schweif (tail of a horse)

From Old High German 'swanz', meaning 'something that sways'.

Picture a dog wagging its tail so hard it makes a 'shvanz' sound. Be aware of its dual meaning (tail/slang).

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