NOUN
Tierwelt/ˈtiːɐ̯ˌvɛlt/animal world; wildlife; fauna
Tierwelt is a German noun that means animal world, wildlife, or fauna. It is pronounced /ˈtiːɐ̯ˌvɛlt/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Tierwelten".
Definitions
1.all animal life in a particular region or area(nature; zoology)
a.the totality of animals inhabiting a specific region or environment
Die Tierwelt in Australien ist sehr vielfältig.—The animal world in Australia is very diverse.
2.animal kingdom as distinct from plants or humans(general)
a.collective term for all animals, especially in contrast to plants (Pflanzenwelt)
Der Mensch gehört nicht zur Tierwelt.—Humans do not belong to the animal kingdom.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Tierwelt | die Tierwelten |
| Genitive | der Tierwelt | der Tierwelten |
| Dative | der Tierwelt | den Tierwelten |
| Accusative | die Tierwelt | die Tierwelten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Tierwelt" mean in English?
- "Tierwelt" means animal world, wildlife, or fauna. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Tierwelt"?
- "Tierwelt" is pronounced /ˈtiːɐ̯ˌvɛlt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Tierwelt" der, die, or das?
- "Tierwelt" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Tierwelt"?
- The plural of "Tierwelt" is "Tierwelten".
- What part of speech is "Tierwelt"?
- "Tierwelt" is a noun in German.
