das Tier

Plural: die Tiere
Based on: *dheu-
Goethe A2 Noun #196 Noun
1.

the animal

Opposite: Mensch
(The origin of the word is most likely a sense of "the breathing one".)
Examples
  • Das Tier schläft unter einem Baum.
  • The animal sleeps under a tree.

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How many meanings does the German word 'Tier' have?

Tier has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the animal.

What is the gender of 'Tier'?

das

What is the plural of 'Tier'?

die Tiere

What is 'Tier' related to?

The word 'Tier' is related to *dheu-.

Where can I learn more about 'Tier'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.