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 creature that is not a human or plant(living beings)
a.non-human living being, in particular a non-plant organism
Im Zoo kann man viele verschiedene Tiere sehen.—You can see many different animals at the zoo.
b.animal as opposed to a human or plant
Der Hund ist ein treues Tier.—The dog is a loyal animal.
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.
