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Pferdeschwanz

ponytail

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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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German/ˈpfeːɐ̯dəˌʃvant͡s/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin lettersmǎ wěi biàn
ponytail
Pferdeschwanz - ponytail
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Pferdeschwanz with Chinese translation

Pferdeschwanz usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇩🇪German

Sie trägt heute einen Pferdeschwanz.

🇨🇳Chinese🇩🇪German

Der Pferdeschwanz sitzt ganz hoch.

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Pferdeschwanz belongs to the topic "Hair and Hairstyles". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Pferdeschwanz马尾辫
Hemd衬衫
Rock裙子
Hose裤子
Hose长裤
Jeanshose牛仔裤
kurze Hose短裤

Pferdeschwanz synonyms

Related word breakdowns

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

Z
🇩🇪German
Zopf

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

A2Very Often
H
🇩🇪German
Haarschwanz

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

A2Rarely
H
🇩🇪German
Haarzopf

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

A2Often
P
🇩🇪German
Pferdehaar

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

A2Very Rarely
S
🇩🇪German
Schweif

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

A2Often
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

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How to pronounce Pferdeschwanz and what this word means

Pferdeschwanz means 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/

Questions about this word

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?

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

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