reindeer
das Rentier, die Rentiere
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reindeer
A species of deer that lives in the Arctic and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Reindeer are known for their ability to survive in cold climates and are culturally often associated with Santa Claus.
Eine Herde Rentiere zog durch die verschneite Landschaft Lapplands.
A herd of reindeer moved through the snowy landscape of Lapland.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Rentiere |
| genitive | des Rentiers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Rentier | die Rentiere |
| accusative | das Rentier | die Rentiere |
| dative | dem Rentier | den Rentieren |
| genitive | des Rentiers des Rentieres | der Rentiere |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Rentiers |
| genitive | des Rentiers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Rentier | die Rentiers |
| accusative | den Rentier | die Rentiers |
| dative | dem Rentier | den Rentiers |
| genitive | des Rentiers | der Rentiers |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word ends in '-tier', which means 'Tier' (animal). The first part 'Ren-' specifies the type of animal. This structure helps you recognize the word as the name of an animal.
Das Murmeltier lebt in den Alpen.
The marmot lives in the Alps.
In Germany, the reindeer is inseparably connected with Christmas. It is known as the animal that pulls Santa Claus's sleigh.
Kinder malen oft den Weihnachtsmann mit seinen Rentieren.
Children often draw Santa Claus with his reindeer.
Common word combinations refer to the animals' way of life, such as 'eine Herde Rentiere' (a herd of reindeer), 'Rentier-Geweih' (reindeer antlers), or 'Rentiere in der Tundra' (reindeer in the tundra).
Im hohen Norden kann man Rentierfleisch essen.
In the far north, you can eat reindeer meat.
