die Fütterung
feeding
The process of giving animals food.
EXAMPLE
Die Fütterung der Raubtiere im Zoo findet um 15 Uhr statt.
The feeding of the predators at the zoo takes place at 3 p.m.
die Fütterung
feeding / feed
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Meanings
die Fütterung
feed
The food intended for animals; animal feed.
EXAMPLE
Für die Fütterung der Pferde verwenden wir nur hochwertiges Heu.
For the horses' feed, we use only high-quality hay.
Usage tips
Word family
The word 'Fütterung' (feeding/feed) comes from the verb 'füttern' (to feed animals). This verb is derived from the noun 'das Futter' (animal feed). This origin explains why 'Fütterung' can mean both the process and the food itself.
EXAMPLE
Das Futter für unsere Katze kaufen wir im Supermarkt.
We buy the food for our cat at the supermarket.
Sentence structure and usage
To specify which animals are being fed, you often use the genitive or the preposition 'von' with the dative. The genitive variant is more common in written language.
EXAMPLE
Die Fütterung der Affen ist immer ein Spektakel.
The feeding of the monkeys is always a spectacle.
Context clue
The context tells you whether the process (m01) or the food (m02) is meant. If it is about a time, place, or action, the process is meant. If it is about ingredients, quality, or purchasing, the food is meant.
EXAMPLE
Bei der Fütterung der Fische dürfen wir zusehen.
We are allowed to watch the feeding of the fish.
Compare with
Fütterung vs Futter
feed / lining
Futter refers to the food itself. Fütterung can also refer to animal food, but it often means the process of giving animals food. Futter is therefore usually clearer for the actual food, while Fütterung fits the process.
Fütterung
Die Fütterung der Kühe beginnt jeden Morgen um sechs Uhr.
The cows' feeding begins at six every morning.
Futter
Für die Kühe liegt frisches Futter in der Krippe.
There is fresh feed for the cows in the trough.
In real life
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