die Tierart
Translation
animal species, species of animal
Examples
Welche Tierart ist das?
What animal species is that?
Viele Tierarten sind vom Aussterben bedroht.
Many animal species are threatened with extinction.
Grammar Patterns
a certain animal species The polar bear is an endangered animal species.
Similar Words
Spezies (species)
Etymology
Composed of 'Tier' (animal) and 'Art' (type, kind, species). Literally means 'animal type'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'animal art'. The different species are like different forms of nature's art.