die Tiere
Translation
animals, beasts, creatures
Examples
Im Zoo gibt es viele Tiere.
There are many animals in the zoo.
Tiere brauchen unseren Schutz.
Animals need our protection.
Grammar Patterns
(Nominative/Accusative Plural) Used as nominative/accusative plural. Wild Tiere live in the forest.
Similar Words
Lebewesen (living beings)
Etymology
Plural form of 'das Tier' (animal).
Memory Tips
Cognate with English 'deer', which originally meant 'beast' or 'animal' in general. In German, 'Tier' refers to any animal.