Stute

mare

noun SHTOO-te Rare

Also means

female horse

Usage Note

Stute is the standard term for an adult female horse; the male is Hengst (stallion) and the castrated male is Wallach (gelding). A Stute with a foal is called Mutterstute. The word is used in breeding, equestrianism, and farming.

Examples

"Die Stute galoppierte mit ihrem Fohlen über die Weide."

Natural Translation

The mare galloped across the pasture with her foal.

Literal Translation

The mare galloped with her foal over the pasture.

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