das Tier
Translation
animal, beast, creature
Examples
Der Löwe ist ein starkes Tier.
The lion is a strong animal.
Wir haben ein kleines Tier zu Hause.
We have a small animal at home.
Grammar Patterns
to keep ((an animal)) We keep an animal.
to feed ((an animal)) She is feeding the animal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Lebewesen, Kreatur
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *deuza- (breathing creature), cognate with English 'deer'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'deer', but generalize it to mean any animal.