die Herde
Translation
herd, flock, drove
Examples
Eine Herde Schafe grast auf der Wiese.
A flock of sheep is grazing in the meadow.
Der Hirte treibt die Herde zusammen.
The shepherd is gathering the herd.
Grammar Patterns
eine Herde von+3 a flock/herd of sth. Eine Herde von Schafen grast auf der Wiese.
in einer Herde leben to live in a herd/flock Viele Tiere leben in Herden.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Schar (flock, crowd), das Rudel (pack - for wolves, etc.).
Etymology
From Old High German 'herta', cognate with English 'herd'. The meaning has remained consistent.
Memory Tips
The German 'Herde' sounds very similar to the English 'herd'. Imagine a shepherd *herding* his flock.