🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Chien de traîneau

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ʃjɛ̃ də tʁɛno

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Zughund/ˈtsuːk.hʊnt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Le chien de traîneau est essentiel pour les courses en hiver."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A breed of dog specifically trained for pulling sleds or carts.

    "The Zughund is known for its strength and endurance, making it an ideal companion for long-distance sledding."
  2. 2

    A dog used in various forms of transportation, particularly in cold climates.

    "In the snowy regions, the Zughund is essential for transporting goods across difficult terrains."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Zughund' is derived from German, where 'Zug' means 'pull' or 'tow' and 'Hund' means 'dog'. Historically, these dogs were bred for their strength and ability to pull sleds or carts, evolving from working dogs used in various labor-intensive tasks.

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