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Fuchs
fox
The German word for fox is 'Fuchs'. This noun is used in the same way as its English counterpart, referring to a small carnivorous mammal with a pointed muzzle and bushy tail. It is commonly used in German stories, fables, and idioms, just like in English.
Example sentences using: Fuchs
Der Fuchs läuft schnell durch den Wald.
The fox runs quickly through the forest.
This sentence is an example of using 'Fuchs' (fox) as a subject of an active verb in a sentence, describing an action the fox is doing.
Ich sehe einen Fuchs im Garten.
I see a fox in the garden.
In this context, 'Fuchs' is the direct object of the action (seeing). It implies that the speaker is experiencing the action done to the fox.
Die Farbe des Fuchses ist rot.
The color of the fox is red.
In this example, 'Fuchs' is being used in a possessive form, indicating the color belongs to the fox.