Sau Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Sau" is mainly used as noun meaning "mess", "pigsty" or "disgrace (colloquial)". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "Sau"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Sau
  • Plural: die Sauen

Meanings of "Sau" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Female pig (sow)"

"Sau", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Sau hat viele Ferkel.The sow has many piglets.
  2. Auf dem Bauernhof gibt es eine große Sau.There is a large sow on the farm.
  3. Die Sau grunzt laut im Stall.The sow grunts loudly in the stable.

2.) "Colloquial intensifier for adjectives (very, extremely)"

"Sau", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das ist saukalt heute.It's really cold today.
  2. Ich bin saumüde nach der Arbeit.I'm extremely tired after work.
  3. Der Film war sauspannend.The film was really exciting.
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