German word

Tierheim

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtiːɐ̯ˌhaɪ̯m/

Meaning

  • neuter nounanimal shelter

Example

In unserer Stadt gibt es viele Tierheime.

There are many animal shelters in our city.

Illustration for Tierheim (animal shelter)

More examples

Ich habe meinen Hund aus dem Tierheim adoptiert.

I adopted my dog from the animal shelter.

Core concept

A shelter where animals live while waiting for new homes.

Common phrases

  • ein Tier aus dem Tierheim adoptieren

    adopt an animal from the animal shelter

  • Tiere aus dem Tierheim vermitteln

    find homes for animals from the animal shelter

  • im Tierheim Gassi gehen

    take a dog for a walk at the animal shelter

Similar words

Tierschutzverein: An animal welfare group that prevents abuse, supports rescues, and helps find adopters.
Pflegestelle: A temporary foster home providing daily care until an animal is adopted.
Vermittlungsstelle: An office that matches rescued animals with adopters and handles the arrangements.
Tierpension: A paid boarding facility caring for animals during trips or business stays.

Definition in German

Eine öffentliche oder gemeinnützige Einrichtung, die Tiere aufnimmt, pflegt und zur Vermittlung an neue Besitzer anbietet.

Word origin

Tierheim is a compound of German Tier, 'animal', and inherited Germanic Heim, 'home' or 'dwelling'.

Usage tips

  • Tierheim is neuter, so the phrase is aus dem Tierheim, and its plural is Tierheime.

Other meanings

  • adoption centernoun

Related words

  • Tierheimleiteranimal shelter directornoun
  • Tierheimmitarbeiteranimal shelter workernoun
  • Tierheimvermittlunganimal shelter adoption servicenoun

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