NOUN
Tier/tiːɐ̯/animal; creature
Tier is a German noun that means animal or creature. It is pronounced /tiːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Tiere".
Definitions
1.a living being that is not a plant or a human, especially a non-human animal(general)
a.any member of the animal kingdom, usually excluding humans
Im Zoo kann man viele verschiedene Tiere sehen.—In the zoo, you can see many different animals.
b.used to contrast with humans or in a general sense
Der Mensch ist auch ein Tier, aber mit Verstand.—Humans are also animals, but with intellect.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Tier | die Tiere |
| Genitive | des Tiers | der Tiere |
| Dative | dem Tier | den Tieren |
| Accusative | das Tier | die Tiere |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Tier" mean in English?
- "Tier" means animal or creature. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Tier"?
- "Tier" is pronounced /tiːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Tier" der, die, or das?
- "Tier" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Tier"?
- The plural of "Tier" is "Tiere".
- What part of speech is "Tier"?
- "Tier" is a noun in German.
