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Pferdeschwanz
/ˈpfeːɐ̯dəˌʃvant͡s/

ponytail

🇩🇪 German
/ˈpfeːɐ̯dəˌʃvant͡s/
🇷🇺 Russian
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German grammar
derPferdeschwanzm
Meaning of Pferdeschwanz

a hairstyle in which hair is tied together and hangs from the back or side of the head

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ponytail

When to use Pferdeschwanz

high ponytail

высокий хвост

low ponytail

низкий хвост

sleek ponytail

гладкий хвост

tight ponytail

тугой хвост

messy ponytail

небрежный хвост

Pferdeschwanz usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Сегодня у неё хвост.

Sie trägt heute einen Pferdeschwanz.

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Хвост сидит очень высоко.

Der Pferdeschwanz sitzt ganz hoch.

Similar words

Pferdeschwanz

ponytail — a hairstyle in which hair is tied together and hangs from the back or side of the head

Zopf

The most common word for a braid or tied-up hair; can also mean plaited hair in general.

Haarschwanz

A colloquial and somewhat rough word; it sounds very literal like "hair tail," so it is used rarely.

Haarzopf

Emphasizes that it is specifically about hair; can sound a bit more explicit than just Zopf.

Pferdehaar

Usually means horsehair, not a hairstyle; it is generally not used for a person’s ponytail.

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Pferdeschwanz synonyms

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What's the difference between Pferdeschwanz / Zopf / Haarschwanz / Haarzopf / Pferdehaar / Schweif

🇩🇪German
Pferdeschwanz

ponytail — a hairstyle in which hair is tied together and hangs from the back or side of the head

A2Often

Sie trägt heute einen Pferdeschwanz.

Сегодня у неё хвост.

Z
🇩🇪German
Zopf

The most common word for a braid or tied-up hair; can also mean plaited hair in general.

A2Very Often

Sie trägt heute einen hohen Zopf.

Сегодня она носит высокий хвост.

H
🇩🇪German
Haarschwanz

A colloquial and somewhat rough word; it sounds very literal like "hair tail," so it is used rarely.

A2Rarely

Sie hat die langen Haare zu einem Haarschwanz gebunden.

Она собрала длинные волосы в хвост.

H
🇩🇪German
Haarzopf

Emphasizes that it is specifically about hair; can sound a bit more explicit than just Zopf.

A2Often

Vor dem Sport macht sie sich einen Haarzopf.

Перед спортом она собирает волосы в хвост.

P
🇩🇪German
Pferdehaar

Usually means horsehair, not a hairstyle; it is generally not used for a person’s ponytail.

A2Very Rarely

Der Pinsel besteht aus Pferdehaar.

Кисть сделана из конского волоса.

S
🇩🇪German
Schweif

Usually means the tail of an animal or an object; for a hairstyle it can be used metaphorically or colloquially.

A2Often

Der Pferdeschweif wehte im Wind.

Конский хвост развевался на ветру.

S
🇩🇪German
Schwanz

The most general word for an animal or object tail; it is usually not suitable for a hairstyle and can sound rude.

A2Very Often

Der Hund wedelt mit dem Schwanz.

Собака виляет хвостом.

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How to pronounce Pferdeschwanz and what this word means

Pferdeschwanz translation: ponytail. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Pferdeschwanz

/ˈpfeːɐ̯dəˌʃvant͡s/

Pferdeschwanz translation

ponytail

Pferdeschwanz examples

Sie trägt heute einen Pferdeschwanz.

Pferdeschwanz transcription

/ˈpfeːɐ̯dəˌʃvant͡s/

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Pferdeschwanz meaning: what does it mean?

eine Frisur, bei der das Haar zusammengebunden ist und hinten oder seitlich herabhängt

Pferdeschwanz pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Pferdeschwanz is pronounced as /ˈpfeːɐ̯dəˌʃvant͡s/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Pferdeschwanz definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Sie trägt heute einen Pferdeschwanz. Translation: Сегодня у неё хвост.

Is Pferdeschwanz part of Hair and Hairstyles vocabulary?

Yes, Pferdeschwanz (ponytail) can be learned in the Hair and Hairstyles topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Pferdeschwanz part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

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