Meerschwein
dasNounguinea pig
English translations
- 01
guinea pig
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein kleines Nagetier, das oft als Haustier gehalten wird.
- English meaning
- Guinea pig
- Synonym
- keine
- German example
- Das Meerschwein frisst gerne Salat.
- English example
- The guinea pig likes to eat lettuce.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Meerschwein
- Plural Form
- die Meerschweine
Related words
- Meerschweinchen
Guinea pig
Example sentences with “Meerschwein”
Das Meerschwein frisst gerne Salat. (The guinea pig likes to eat lettuce.)
Frequently asked questions
Is it Meerschwein or Meerschweinchen?
Both are used, but 'Meerschweinchen' is the common term for the pet. 'Meerschwein' is also used but slightly less frequent. Both are neuter.