die Heimtiere
Translation
pets, domestic animals
Examples
Viele Deutsche halten sich Heimtiere.
Many Germans keep pets.
Für Heimtiere gibt es spezielles Futter.
There is special food for pets.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) used as the subject Heimtiere brauchen viel Pflege.
((as direct object)) used as the direct object Ich liebe meine Heimtiere.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Haustiere; Antonyms: Wildtiere (wild animals).
Etymology
From "Heim" (home) + "Tiere" (animals). Literally "home animals".
Memory Tips
Picture animals that live in your "Heim" (home). It's a slightly more formal or official term than "Haustiere".