Zwinger
derNounkennel, bailey (castle), cage
English translations
- 01
kennel
- 02
pound
- 03
dog pound
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Zwinger ist ein umfriedeter Bereich, oft im Freien, der zur Haltung von Tieren, insbesondere Hunden, dient.
- English meaning
- A kennel is an enclosed area, often outdoors, used for keeping animals, especially dogs.
- Synonym
- Hundehütte, Käfig
- German example
- Der Hund wurde im Zwinger untergebracht, während die Familie unterwegs war.
- English example
- The dog was kept in the kennel while the family was away.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Zwinger
- Plural Form
- die Zwinger
Related words
- Gehege
Enclosure
- Überwinder
Overcomer
- Eroberer
A conqueror is a person who subdues and takes possession of a territory or people by military force.
Example sentences with “Zwinger”
Der Hund ist im Zwinger. (The dog is in the kennel.)
Frequently asked questions
Does Zwinger have a historical meaning?
Yes, it refers to the space between two defensive walls of a castle.