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 zodiac 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
Derived from Old High German 'stior', which is a cognate of the English word 'steer'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a powerful bull 'steering' its horns. The word is very close to its English relative 'steer'.