Welpe

puppy

noun VEL-pe Rare

Also means

cub (of wolves, foxes)

Usage Note

Welpe is masculine, plural Welpen, a weak noun taking -n in the singular oblique cases (dem Welpen). It covers the young of dogs and also wolves and foxes.

Examples

"Der Welpe kaut begeistert an einem Schuh."

Natural Translation

The puppy chews enthusiastically on a shoe.

Literal Translation

The puppy chews enthusiastically on a shoe.

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