der Welpe
Translation
puppy, whelp, cub
Examples
Der Hund hat fünf Welpen bekommen.
The dog had five puppies.
Der kleine Welpe spielt im Garten.
The little puppy is playing in the garden.
Grammar Patterns
((der)) Welpe the puppy The puppy is sleeping.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hündchen (doggie), Jungtier (young animal)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'welf'. It's a cognate of the English word 'whelp'.
Memory Tips
The word 'Welpe' sounds like 'whelp' in English, which has the same meaning. This direct connection makes it simple to recall.