English–German

“pet” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhaʊ̯sˌtiːɐ̯/

Example

Wir haben zwei Haustiere.

We have two pets.

Illustration for Haustier (pet)

How to say “pet” in German

“Pet” in German is Haustier.

An animal that lives alongside people in their home and receives care as a companion.

Full entry for Haustier: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Haustier

Ich füttere jeden Morgen das Haustier.

I feed the pet every morning.

Tips for using Haustier

  • Haustier is neuter: das Haustier, with the plural die Haustiere.

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