der Vierbeiner
Translation
quadruped, four-legged animal
Examples
Mein Hund ist ein treuer Vierbeiner.
My dog is a loyal quadruped.
Katzen und Hunde sind beliebte Vierbeiner.
Cats and dogs are popular four-legged animals.
Grammar Patterns
to be a quadruped ein Vierbeiner sein A dog is a quadruped.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Tier (animal), das Haustier (pet)
Etymology
Composed of 'vier' (four) + 'Bein' (leg) + '-er' (suffix for an agent/thing). Literally 'a four-legger'.
Memory Tips
Break it down to remember: 'vier' (four) + 'Beine' (legs). It's a simple compound for an animal with four legs.