noun
das Tierheim, -e
animal shelter
Ein Ort, an dem Tiere ohne Zuhause versorgt werden, bis sie ein neues Zuhause finden.
The German word "Tierheim" is a noun composed of two parts:
- Tier – meaning animal
- Heim – meaning home or shelter
Meaning:
"Tierheim" refers to an animal shelter or animal rescue center, a place where homeless or abandoned animals are cared for.
Similar words:
- Tierschutzverein (animal protection association)
- Tierpension (animal boarding kennel)
Difference:
- "Tierheim" emphasizes a shelter for abandoned or homeless animals, providing care and potential adoption.
- "Tierschutzverein" is more about the organization behind animal protection efforts.
- "Tierpension" refers to temporary boarding rather than sheltering homeless animals.
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Examples
Sie arbeitet im Tierheim.noun
She works at the animal shelter.
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