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standard schnauzer

standard schnauzer

4.9
A medium-sized dog that has a rough coat and whiskers and guards places
  • noun
  • /ˈstændərd ˈʃnaʊzər/
translation icon : schnauzer estándar
  • The standard schnauzer is known for its distinctive beard.

Examples

  • Her standard schnauzer loves to accompany her on long walks in the park.

  • The standard schnauzer is known for its intelligence and alert temperament.

  • We adopted a standard schnauzer from the animal shelter last year.

  • Have you ever seen a standard schnauzer in action?

  • The standard schnauzer is known for its distinctive whiskers and wiry coat, making it a unique breed.

  • Because of their intelligence, a standard schnauzer can easily be trained for various tasks.

  • Many families choose a standard schnauzer for protection due to its history as a guard dog.

Synonyms

schnauzer
vsstandard schnauzer
10 6.8

A medium to large German dog with rough hair and a short bearded face used for guarding and police work

is the medium-sized variety bred specifically for working and guarding

How Big

standard schnauzer
4.9

Surface Forms

standard schnauzer singular
standard schnauzers plural

Morphology

standard + schnauzer

The phrase is compositionally built from 'standard' (typical/regular) modifying 'schnauzer' (a dog breed), so a learner who knows both words can infer it denotes the typical/medium-sized variety of schnauzer. This modifier+breed pattern is a transparent, cross-linguistically common noun phrase construction, making the meaning predictable for a B1 learner.

Etymology

Standard schnauzer comes from the German word schnauzer, from schnauze meaning a dog's 'muzzle' or snout, because these dogs have a strong, whiskered face. Standard marks the 'medium-sized' type between small and large, so the name paints the picture of a medium dog with a moustache-like muzzle.