"Hundchen" meaning in German

See Hundchen in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈhʊntçən/ Audio: De-Hundchen.ogg [Germany, Berlin]
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  1. (informal, regional) diminutive of Hund Tags: diminutive, form-of, informal, neuter, regional, strong Form of: Hund
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