It's a combination of two German words:
* Dachs meaning "badger"
* Hund meaning "dog"
So, literally, a dachshund is a "badger dog," referring to its historical use for hunting badgers.
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What language is the word dachshund from?
The word "dachshund" is of German origin.
It's a combination of two German words:
* Dachs meaning "badger" * Hund meaning "dog"
So, literally, a dachshund is a "badger dog," referring to its historical use for hunting badgers. |