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The word "Dachshund" is German and means badger and dog.

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How did the word dachshund come into the English language?

Well, the dachshund (or sausage dog) is a German breed of dog and the word dachshund came into the English language when we started owning dachshunds. Basically the word dachshund is in the English language because that a breed of dog that English speaking people have.


How did the word dachshund come into the English dictionary?

Dachshund comes from the German Dachshund, literally, "badger dog," from Dachs "badger" and Hund "dog". Hund is also the origin of the English word hound.


What language does the word dachshund come from?

"Dachshund" literally means "badger dog". "Dachs" is German for badger and "hund" is German for dog. These dogs were originally bred for hunting; specifically for crawling into badger dens and pulling out the badger.


How did dachshund come into the English language?

The word "dachshund" originated in Germany, where "dach" means badger and "hund" means dog. Dachshunds were originally bred to hunt badgers, hence the name. The term was adopted into English in the 19th century.


How do you pronounce dachshund?

Doc-sund is how you pronounce dachshund, like the word 'dock' and 'sun' with a 'd'


How would you use the word dachshund in a sentence?

My pet dachshund is a hyper dog who never seems to sleep.


How do you spell docson?

The likely word is the dog breed dachshund (also capitalized Dachshund, the wiener dog).


Is a Dachshund the same thing as a dashound?

yes they are.... dashound is just another word for dachshund , just like weiner dog and anyother name for it


How do you spell dachsund?

The word referring to a kind of dog is spelt dachshund.


What was the ugly dachshund's name in the ugly dachshund?

it was Dutch the dachshund.


How long from nose to tail is a mini dachshund?

It ranges from dachshund to Dachshund depends if the dachshund is Regular or mini and such...


When were dashunds originated?

Dachshund is a German word for 'Badger Dog' and also originated in Germany.