German Conversation · Level 84
57 words
German word
Tierschutzverein
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtiːɐ̯ˌʃʊt͡sfɛɐ̯ˌaɪ̯n/
Meaning
- masculine nounanimal welfare organization
Example
In unserer Stadt gibt es viele Tierschutzvereine, die verletzte Tiere pflegen.
There are many animal welfare organizations in our city that care for injured animals.
More examples
Die Mitglieder des Tierschutzvereins organisieren regelmäßig Aufklärungskampagnen.
The members of the animal welfare organization regularly organize awareness campaigns.
Core concept
A nonprofit animal-focused organization connecting practical help for animals with broader advocacy.
Common phrases
einen Tierschutzverein gründen
found an animal welfare organization
eine Petition an den Tierschutzverein
a petition to the animal welfare organization
Informationsstand des Tierschutzvereins
information booth of the animal welfare organization
Similar words
Tierschutzorganisation: An organization that protects animals through campaigns, programs, and public outreach.
Tierheim: A shelter that takes in abandoned or injured animals, cares for them, and seeks adopters.
Tierrechtsorganisation: A group that campaigns for animals' legal rights and better treatment through policy advocacy.
Tierschutzbund: A nationwide animal welfare federation with branches, members, donors, and influence on lawmaking.
Definition in German
Ein gemeinnütziger Verein, der sich für das Wohl und die Rechte von Tieren einsetzt.
Word origin
The word combines the noun Tierschutz ('animal welfare') with Verein ('association') to name an organization devoted to that cause.
Usage tips
- Gemeinnützig refers to an organization's public-benefit status, so it often appears when a Tierschutzverein discusses donations or legal status.
Opposites
- Tierausbeutunganimal exploitationnoun
- Tierquäleranimal abusernoun
Related words
- Vereinsgründungfounding of an associationnoun
- Vereinsarbeitassociation worknoun