Alsatian Meaning in English
word
æɫˈseɪʃən
al-SAY-shun
ælˈseɪʃən
al-SAY-shun
Definition
An Alsatian is a breed of large, intelligent dog bred originally for herding and guarding, also known as a German Shepherd.
Usage & Nuances
'Alsatian' is mainly used in Britain for the German Shepherd dog breed. In most other places, 'German Shepherd' is the common term. Used formally or informally; not slang.
Spanish: pastor alemánPortuguese (BR): pastor alemãoPortuguese (PT): cão-lobo alemãoChinese (Simplified): 德国牧羊犬Chinese (Traditional): 德國牧羊犬Hindi: जर्मन शेफर्डArabic: كلب الراعي الألمانيBengali: জার্মান শেফার্ডRussian: немецкая овчаркаJapanese: ジャーマン・シェパードVietnamese: chó chăn cừu ĐứcKorean: 저먼 셰퍼드Turkish: Alman kurduUrdu: جرمن شیفرڈIndonesian: anjing herder Jerman
Example Sentences
The Alsatian is a loyal pet.
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My neighbor has a big Alsatian.
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The police use Alsatians to help them.
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When I was a kid, we had an Alsatian named Max.
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Their Alsatian is super friendly once you get to know her.
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I’ve always wanted an Alsatian, but they need a lot of space to run.
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