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das Hundefutter
dog food
Food made especially for dogs, available as dry or wet food.
example
Achte beim Kauf von Hundefutter auf einen hohen Fleischanteil.
When buying dog food, pay attention to a high meat content.
das Hundefutter
dog food
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Meanings
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Word composition
'Hundefutter' is made up of 'Hund' (dog) and 'Futter' (animal feed/food). The 'e' is a linking element that connects the two parts.
EXAMPLE
Ich muss noch eine neue Packung Hundefutter kaufen.
I still need to buy a new pack of dog food.
Use of 'Futter'
The word 'Futter' is used in German specifically for food for animals. For people, words like 'Essen' (food/meal) or 'Lebensmittel' (food products) are used.
EXAMPLE
Die Vögel picken das Futter aus dem Vogelhaus.
The birds are pecking the feed from the birdhouse.
Typical types
A common distinction is made between 'Trockenfutter' (dry kibble) and 'Nassfutter' (wet food, often in cans). These terms are very common.
EXAMPLE
Mein Hund mag Nassfutter lieber als Trockenfutter.
My dog likes wet food more than dry food.
Compare with
Hundefutter vs Futter
feed / lining
'das Futter' and 'das Hundefutter' both mean food for animals. 'Futter' is the general word and can be used for many animals, for example cats, horses, birds, or rabbits. 'Hundefutter' is more specific and means only food for dogs. The words can be confused because dog food is a type of feed. If it is clear that you are talking about a dog, both are possible. If you want to name the animal species exactly or compare different kinds of feed, 'Hundefutter' is more precise.
Hundefutter
Max stellt das Hundefutter in den Schrank, damit der Hund nicht daran kommt.
Max puts the dog food in the cupboard so the dog cannot get to it.
Futter
Am Morgen stellt sie das Futter für die Katze in die Küche.
In the morning, she puts the food for the cat in the kitchen.
In real life
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