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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
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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 Ernährung
nutrition / diet
'die Ernährung' and 'die Fütterung' both have to do with food. 'die Ernährung' describes more the way a person or animal gets food and what it regularly eats. The word also fits when talking about health and lifestyle. 'die Fütterung' is used mainly for animals and means the process of giving them feed. The words can be confused because both can be relevant when talking about animals. If you are talking about long-term diet, 'Ernährung' fits. If someone is giving an animal food at that moment, 'Fütterung' fits better.
Fütterung
Bei der Fütterung der Pferde hilft Lisa jeden Morgen im Stall.
Lisa helps with feeding the horses in the stable every morning.
Ernährung
Die Ärztin spricht mit Omar über eine gesunde Ernährung.
The doctor talks with Omar about healthy nutrition.
In real life
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