Translation
the animal
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Word origin
From Old High German tior, from the same Germanic root as English deer, whose meaning later narrowed.
- Origin
- Old High German
- Root
- tior
- English cognates
- deer
Grammar
Examples
Lieblingstier.
The dog is my favourite animal.
Zoo .
There are many different animals at the zoo.
.
This animal can run very fast.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 4: Words 931-940.