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small pet
A small pet that is typically kept in an apartment or garden. Examples include hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, pet birds, or ornamental fish.
Unsere Tochter wünscht sich ein Kleintier, am liebsten ein Zwergkaninchen.
Our daughter wants a small pet, preferably a dwarf rabbit.
The word is simply made up of the adjective 'klein' (small) and the noun 'Tier' (animal). So it literally means 'small animal'.
Im Tierheim warten viele Kleintiere auf ein neues Zuhause.
Many small pets are waiting for a new home at the animal shelter.
What is important is that 'Kleintier' almost always refers to a small pet that you keep at home. A wild mouse in the garden would normally not be called a Kleintier.
Für die Haltung von Kleintieren braucht man einen geeigneten Käfig.
You need a suitable cage for keeping small pets.
Common combinations are 'Kleintiere halten' (to keep small pets) or compounds such as 'Kleintierpraxis' (veterinary practice for small animals) and 'Kleintierzubehör' (small-pet supplies).
Unser Hund muss heute in die Kleintierpraxis.
Our dog has to go to the small-animal veterinary practice today.
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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.
Der Hamster gehört im Zoogeschäft zur Abteilung für Kleintiere.
At the pet store, the hamster is in the small-pet section.
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.
