der Hirsch
Translation
stag, hart, deer
Examples
Im Wald sahen wir einen großen Hirsch.
In the forest we saw a large stag.
Das Geweih des Hirsches ist beeindruckend.
The stag's antlers are impressive.
Grammar Patterns
((der Hirsch)) used as a subject or object The stag eats leaves.
((des Hirsches)) used in the genitive case That is the stag's antler.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Stag; Antonyms: die Hirschkuh (hind)
Etymology
From Old High German 'hiruz', related to the English word 'hart'.
Memory Tips
Think of a majestic stag with 'high' antlers. The word sounds a bit like 'harsh', perhaps like the animal's call in the forest.