der Bär, -en
bear
Ein großes, kräftiges Tier mit dichtem Fell und scharfen Krallen, das oft im Wald lebt.
The German word "Bär" is a noun that means "bear". It directly refers to the large mammal known for its thick fur and strong build. The word "Bär" can also be used metaphorically to describe a person who is burly and strong, similar to the English use of "bear" in phrases like "bear hug".
Similar words in German might include "Raubtier" (predator) and "Tier" (animal), though these are more general terms. Another more specific term would be "Grizzly" or "Eisbär", which means "grizzly bear" and "polar bear", respectively.
The difference between "Bär" and these similar words is the level of specificity. "Bär" refers specifically to the animal known as the bear, while terms like "Raubtier" include a broader category of predatory animals, and "Tier" encompasses all animals in general.
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Examples
Der Bär fängt einen Fisch im Fluss.noun
The bear catches a fish in the river.
Ein großer Bär läuft durch den Wald.noun
A large bear is walking through the forest.
Die Bärin schläft neben ihrem Baby.noun
The bear is sleeping next to her baby.
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