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
Derived from Old High German 'swīn', which is related to the English word 'swine'.
Memory Tips
Remember that in German culture, a pig ('Schwein') is a symbol of good fortune. This helps connect the word to its idiomatic meaning of 'luck'.