Meaning
dachshund
- a breed of dog with short legs and a long body
In a sentence
Il mio vicino porta a spasso un bassotto molto vivace.
My neighbor walks a very lively dachshund.
I bassotti sono cani intelligenti e molto determinati.
Dachshunds are intelligent and very determined dogs.
Perché hai scelto proprio un bassotto come animale domestico?
Why did you choose a dachshund of all pets?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| bassotto | masculine · singular |
| bassotti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can also be used humorously as an adjective or noun for a short, stocky person.