Hund (German)
Where does "Hund" come from?
The German word 'Hund' traces its roots back to the common Germanic ancestral language, sharing a lineage with the English 'hound' and the ancient Gothic 'hunds.' While it primarily designates a dog, the word has evolved to encompass metaphorical meanings like a 'scoundrel' as well as technical applications, such as a wheeled board used for moving heavy items.
Full etymology tree
- Hund (German), 'dog, hound'
- inherited hunt (Middle High German), 'dog (Canis familiaris)'
- inherited hunt (Old High German), 'dog'
- inherited hunt (Middle High German), 'dog (Canis familiaris)'
Cognates and doublets
- hund (Danish)
- hond (Dutch)
- hound (English)
- π·πΏπ½π³π (Gothic)
- hundur (Icelandic)
Descendants and derived words
- hundo (Esperanto)
Updated June 2026
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