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In German the word "Hirsch" refers to a male deer only, a STAG therefore. The definition/translation/explanation given on this website is misleading, because not specific enough. Please change that, whoever can. (Unless, of course, I am out of my depth here and for some strange reason this now very specifically used word ("male deers only") was once/orginally used for all the deer family members. (?) )
Much obliged,
one of the Hirsches
Much obliged,
one of the Hirsches
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Being a native speaker of German, I'd say that Hirsch can mean both "deer" (generic) and "stag" (a male deer) depending on context.
There are specific words for female deer (Hirschkuh and the more archaic term Hinde) and for young ones (Hirschkalb or simply Kalb when the context makes it clear), but they are covered by the generic term Hirsch.
--elbowin
EDIT: When the context is not clear and you want to speak of a male deer, you can use the word Bulle "bull".
There are specific words for female deer (Hirschkuh and the more archaic term Hinde) and for young ones (Hirschkalb or simply Kalb when the context makes it clear), but they are covered by the generic term Hirsch.
--elbowin
EDIT: When the context is not clear and you want to speak of a male deer, you can use the word Bulle "bull".
This message was edited 11/17/2017, 5:07 AM
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So sorry to have wasted your time on this, if I did. Apparently "Hirsch" is actually translated as "deer" from German to English, only second or third as "stag". I had no idea. I really thought it's main and first meaning was "stag"... ! (At least this is the main way it is used in Germany and the German language these days.) So, my initial message is totally useless and somewhat embarrassing, especially as I can not delete it now...Oh well.
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Hi Hirsch !!!
I know that Hirsch is the MALE deer. So in my opinion the most precise meaning is 'stag' XD
I know that Hirsch is the MALE deer. So in my opinion the most precise meaning is 'stag' XD
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