Word
dachshund
Phoneticsdachs·hund, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdɑksˌhʊnd/
UK/dˈætʃʃʌnd/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a small dog with a very long body and short legs. People often keep them as pets and sometimes call them sausage dogs.
n. a small, long-bodied breed of dog with short legs, originally bred in Germany for hunting badgers.
Examples
“My neighbour walks her dachshund every morning.”
“The dachshund squeezed under the fence and ran straight into the neighbour's garden.”
“Despite its short legs, the dachshund retains the bold temperament of a hunting dog, often standing its ground against much larger animals.”
Examples
simple
“My neighbour walks her dachshund every morning.”
contextual
“The dachshund squeezed under the fence and ran straight into the neighbour's garden.”
complex
“Despite its short legs, the dachshund retains the bold temperament of a hunting dog, often standing its ground against much larger animals.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “dachshund” in context.
Verb
01. adopt dachshund
“They decided to adopt a dachshund from the shelter.”
verb + noun
02. dachshund barks
“Our dachshund barks loudly when someone knocks.”
noun + verb
03. dachshund digs
“My dachshund digs holes in the garden every summer.”
noun + verb
04. dachshund naps
“The old dachshund naps on the sofa all afternoon.”
noun + verb
05. dachshund waddles
“The little dachshund waddles across the kitchen.”
noun + verb
Adjective
06. cute dachshund
“The cute dachshund slept on my lap all evening.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. dachshund breed
“The dachshund breed comes from Germany.”
noun + noun
08. dachshund owner
“As a dachshund owner, you need to watch its back.”
noun + noun
09. dachshund puppy
“The dachshund puppy chewed my shoe yesterday.”
noun + noun
10. a long-haired miniature dachshund
“She bought a long-haired miniature dachshund last year.”
11. adopt a rescue dachshund
“We want to adopt a rescue dachshund next month.”
12. called a sausage dog
“The dachshund is often called a sausage dog.”
Real-World Examples
“On Thursday, a multitude of dachshunds showcased their unique charm in Hungary as they aimed to set a new record for the largest single-breed dog walk in the nation’s history.” Etymology
From German Dachshund (“badger dog”); Dachs (“badger”) + Hund (“dog”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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