NOUN

Säugetier/ˈzɔɪ̯ɡəˌtiːɐ̯/mammal

Säugetier is a German noun that means mammal. It is pronounced /ˈzɔɪ̯ɡəˌtiːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Säugetiere".

Definitions

1.animal species that nurses its young with milk from mammary glands(biology, zoology)

a.warm-blooded vertebrate animal, typically with fur, giving birth to live young

Der Mensch ist ein Säugetier.Humans are mammals.

b.any member of the class Mammalia

Die Kuh ist ein großes Säugetier, das Milch produziert.The cow is a large mammal that produces milk.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Säugetierdie Säugetiere
Genitivedes Säugetiersder Säugetiere
Dativedem Säugetierden Säugetieren
Accusativedas Säugetierdie Säugetiere

Frequently asked questions

What does "Säugetier" mean in English?
"Säugetier" means mammal. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Säugetier"?
"Säugetier" is pronounced /ˈzɔɪ̯ɡəˌtiːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Säugetier" der, die, or das?
"Säugetier" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Säugetier"?
The plural of "Säugetier" is "Säugetiere".
What part of speech is "Säugetier"?
"Säugetier" is a noun in German.

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