German word

Haustier

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhaʊ̯sˌtiːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • neuter nounpet

Example

Wir haben zwei Haustiere.

We have two pets.

Illustration for Haustier (pet)

More examples

Ich füttere jeden Morgen das Haustier.

I feed the pet every morning.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • ein Haustier haben

    have a pet

  • das Haustier füttern

    feed the pet

  • für das Haustier sorgen

    take care of the pet

Similar words

Heimtier: A household animal that lives with people and is cared for.
Kleintier: A small household animal kept in a limited space.
Nutztier: An animal raised or kept to serve farming or industrial purposes.
Tier: A broad term covering wild, domesticated, and companion animals.

Definition in German

Ein Haustier ist ein Tier, das in einer menschlichen Wohnung oder in einem Haushalt lebt und von Menschen betreut wird; es dient meist zur Freude oder Gesellschaft.

Word origin

Haustier combines Haus, meaning 'house', with Tier, meaning 'animal', and literally describes an animal associated with a household.

Usage tips

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

Opposites

  • Wildtierwild animalnoun
  • Nutztierlivestocknoun

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