Animals in German
Mastering a new language can be made more enjoyable and engaging by learning the names of animals. This class aims to introduce you to essential German vocabulary related to animals.
Familiarize yourself with the basics
Begin by learning these common German words for animals:
- Dog
- Der Hund
- Cat
- Die Katze
- Horse
- Das Pferd
- Cow
- Die Kuh
- Sheep
- Das Schaf
- Pig
- Das Schwein
- Chicken
- Das Huhn
- Fish
- Der Fisch
- Bird
- Der Vogel
- Bear
- Der Bär
- Elephant
- Der Elefant
- Lion
- Der Löwe
- Monkey
- Der Affe
- Mouse
- Die Maus
- Frog
- Der Frosch
Learn related vocabulary
Now, let’s expand your vocabulary with words related to the animal kingdom, pet care, and animal sounds.
Animal Kingdom:
- Wild animal
- Das Wildtier
- Pet
- Das Haustier
- Insect
- Das Insekt
- Reptile
- Das Reptil
- Bird species
- Die Vogelart
Pet Care:
- Feed / Food
- Das Futter
- Cage
- Der Käfig
- Leash
- Die Leine
- Scratching post
- Der Kratzbaum
- Litter
- Die Streu
Animal Sounds:
- Bark
- Bellen
- Meow
- Miauen
- Neigh
- Wiehern
- Moo
- Muhen
- Quack
- Quaken
Conclusion
With this list of German vocabulary related to animals, you’re well on your way to broadening your understanding of the language. Practice using these words regularly to help them stick. Viel Glück! (Good luck!)
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