NOUN
Haustier/ˈhaʊ̯sˌtiːɐ̯/pet; domestic animal
Haustier is a German noun that means pet or domestic animal. It is pronounced /ˈhaʊ̯sˌtiːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Haustiere".
Definitions
1.an animal kept at home for companionship or pleasure(everyday life)
a.common pet such as a dog or cat
Der Hund ist ein beliebtes Haustier.—The dog is a popular pet.
b.any domesticated animal not used for work or food
Viele Menschen halten Kaninchen als Haustier.—Many people keep rabbits as pets.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Haustier | die Haustiere |
| Genitive | des Haustieres | der Haustiere |
| Dative | dem Haustier | den Haustieren |
| Accusative | das Haustier | die Haustiere |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Haustier" mean in English?
- "Haustier" means pet or domestic animal. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Haustier"?
- "Haustier" is pronounced /ˈhaʊ̯sˌtiːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Haustier" der, die, or das?
- "Haustier" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Haustier"?
- The plural of "Haustier" is "Haustiere".
- What part of speech is "Haustier"?
- "Haustier" is a noun in German.
