das Säugetier
Translation
mammal
Examples
Der Mensch ist ein Säugetier.
Humans are mammals.
Wale sind die größten Säugetiere der Welt.
Whales are the largest mammals in the world.
Grammar Patterns
((to be considered)) a mammal Bats are considered mammals.
((to belong to)) the mammals Humans belong to the mammals.
Similar Words
Antonyms: das Reptil (reptile), der Fisch (fish), der Vogel (bird)
Etymology
Composed of 'säugen' (to nurse/suckle) and 'Tier' (animal). Literally means 'suckling animal'.
Memory Tips
Think of the components: 'säugen' (to suckle) + 'Tier' (animal). This directly describes what a mammal is.