noun
das Vieh, Viecher
cattle · livestock
Das sind größere Tiere wie Kühe, Schafe oder Ziegen, die auf einem Bauernhof leben und vom Menschen gehalten werden.
The German word "Vieh" is a noun that means "livestock" or "cattle". It can refer to domesticated animals raised for agricultural purposes, such as cows, pigs, sheep, and goats.
Similar words in German include:
- "Rinder" (cattle)
- "Nutztiere" (farm animals or useful animals)
- "Viehbestand" (livestock population)
Difference:
- "Rinder" specifically refers to cattle, whereas "Vieh" is a broader term that can include various kinds of livestock.
- "Nutztiere" emphasizes the usefulness or agricultural purpose of the animals, while "Vieh" is more general and somewhat more traditional or rural.
- "Viehbestand" is focused on the quantity or population of livestock, whereas "Vieh" is a general term without quantitative implications.
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Examples
Der Bauer füttert sein Vieh.noun
The farmer feeds his cattle.
Kümmerst du dich heute um das Vieh?noun
Are you taking care of the livestock today?
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