das Schaf
sheep
How do you say “sheep” in German? It’s das Schaf. See the pronunciation, an example sentence and a memory tip.
Articledas
Pluraldie Schafe
Pronunciationshahf
Example
Das Schaf gibt Wolle.
The sheep gives wool.
Memory tip
Schaf sounds like 'shahf' — imagine a sheep saying 'shaaf' while giving wool.
Frequently asked questions
Is «Schaf» der, die or das?
The correct article for «Schaf» is das.
What is the plural of «Schaf»?
The plural is die Schafe.
German nouns with the article das →