das Tier, -e
animals · animal
Ein Lebewesen, das atmet, sich bewegt und nicht wie eine Pflanze wächst. Es kann fühlen, essen und sich fortpflanzen.
The German word "Tier" is a noun that means "animal". It is a general term for any living creature from the animal kingdom, without specifying the type or species. Similar words include "Lebewesen" (living being) and "Geschöpf" (creature).
The primary difference is that "Tier" specifically refers to animals, while "Lebewesen" encompasses both animals and plants, and "Geschöpf" can refer to any created entity, often with a more literary or poetic connotation.
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Examples
Unsere Nachbarn haben viele Tiere.noun
Our neighbors have many animals.
Ein Tier läuft im Wald herum.noun
An animal is running around in the forest.
Ein Tier läuft durch den Wald.noun
An animal runs through the forest.
Das Tier schläft unter dem Baum.noun
The animal sleeps under the tree.
Das Tier schläft unter einem Baum.noun
The animal sleeps under a tree.
Viele Tiere leben im Wald.noun
Many animals live in the forest.
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