dachshund
Translation
dachshund, wiener dog
Examples
My neighbour has a small dachshund.
My neighbor owns a small dachshund.
Grammar Patterns
a type of dog with a long body and short legs My neighbor has a small dachshund.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sausage dog, wiener dog.
Etymology
From German, literally 'badger dog', from 'Dachs' (badger) + 'Hund' (dog, hound).
Memory Tips
Remember its German origin: 'Dachs' (badger) + 'Hund' (hound). It's a dog bred to hunt badgers.