🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Englische Bulldogge

Pronunciation / Transliteration: /ˈɛŋlɪʃə ˈbʊldɔɡə/

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
English Bulldog/ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ ˈbʊl.dɔːɡ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #8500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Englische Bulldogge hat ein charakteristisches Aussehen."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A medium-sized breed of dog characterized by a wrinkled face, a pushed-in nose, and a thick, muscular build.

    "The English Bulldog slept peacefully on the rug, snoring softly."
  2. 2

    A symbol of tenacity and British resilience.

    "He had the stubborn determination of an English Bulldog."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term combines 'English', denoting national origin, and 'bulldog', historically derived from the breed's use in the blood sport of bull-baiting during the 16th to 19th centuries. Over time, selective breeding transformed the aggressive working dog into a gentle, stout companion animal.

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