der Hirsch
Translation
stag, hart, deer
Examples
Ein stolzer Hirsch stand am Waldrand.
A proud stag stood at the edge of the forest.
Im Herbst hört man die Hirsche röhren.
In autumn, you can hear the stags bellowing.
Grammar Patterns
((the stag)) the stag A proud stag stood at the edge of the forest.
Similar Words
Reh (roe deer), Elch (elk/moose)
Etymology
Derived from Old High German 'hiruz'. It's a cognate of the English word 'hart'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a majestic stag with huge antlers. The 'H' sound can remind you of its heavy breath in the cold.