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An animal that is kept by people in the house or nearby, usually for enjoyment, companionship, or as a hobby.
Viele Kinder wünschen sich ein eigenes Haustier, zum Beispiel einen Hund oder ein Kaninchen.
Many children want a pet of their own, for example a dog or a rabbit.
The word 'Haustier' (pet) is a simple compound made up of 'das Haus' (house) and 'das Tier' (animal). So it literally refers to an animal that lives in or around the house.
Ein Goldfisch ist ein pflegeleichtes Haustier.
A goldfish is an easy-care pet.
Common verbs used with pets are 'ein Haustier haben' (to have a pet), 'ein Haustier halten' (to keep a pet), and 'sich ein Haustier anschaffen' (to get a pet).
Wir möchten uns nächstes Jahr ein Haustier anschaffen.
We would like to get a pet next year.
A very typical everyday question is whether pets are allowed in a place. For this, people often use the phrase 'Sind Haustiere erlaubt?' (Are pets allowed?).
Entschuldigung, sind in diesem Hotel Haustiere erlaubt?
Excuse me, are pets allowed in this hotel?
small pet
Haustier and Kleintier can refer to the same animal, but they emphasize different aspects. Haustier emphasizes that people keep the animal at home, usually for companionship or enjoyment. Kleintier highlights its small size and the typical category of such kept animals.
Für viele Menschen ist der Hamster ein beliebtes Haustier und ein freundlicher Gefährte.
For many people, a hamster is a popular pet and a friendly companion.
Der Hamster gehört im Zoogeschäft zur Abteilung für Kleintiere.
At the pet store, the hamster is in the small-pet section.
