der Bernhardiner
Translation
Saint Bernard, St. Bernard dog
Examples
Der Bernhardiner ist ein großer, freundlicher Hund.
The Saint Bernard is a large, friendly dog.
Ein Bernhardiner rettete die Bergsteiger aus dem Schnee.
A Saint Bernard rescued the mountaineers from the snow.
Grammar Patterns
der Bernhardiner ((as subject)) The Bernhardiner is a rescue dog.
einen Bernhardiner ((as accusative object)) I see a Bernhardiner.
Similar Words
Newfoundland, Leonberger (other large dog breeds)
Etymology
Named after the Great St. Bernard Hospice in the Swiss Alps, founded by St. Bernard of Menthon.
Memory Tips
Picture a large, gentle giant of a dog, famous for mountain rescues in the Alps.