der Stier
Translation
bull, Taurus
Examples
Der Stier auf der Weide ist sehr stark.
The bull in the pasture is very strong.
Mein Sternzeichen ist Stier.
My star sign is Taurus.
Grammar Patterns
der Stier ((as subject)) The bull... Der Stier ist aggressiv.
den Stier ((as object)) ...the bull. Er füttert den Stier.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bulle; Antonyms: Kuh (cow)
Etymology
From Old High German 'stior', related to the English word 'steer'.
Memory Tips
Think of a strong bull 'steering' its way through a field. It's a cognate with the English word 'steer'.