terrarium
das Terrarium, die Terrarien
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terrarium
A container, usually made of glass, in which land animals such as reptiles or amphibians, and sometimes plants, are kept under suitable conditions.
Die Bartagame lebt in einem großen Terrarium mit Sand und Wärmelampe.
The bearded dragon lives in a large terrarium with sand and a heat lamp.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Terrarien |
| genitive | des Terrariums |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Terrarium | die Terrarien |
| accusative | das Terrarium | die Terrarien |
| dative | dem Terrarium | den Terrarien |
| genitive | des Terrariums | der Terrarien |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
“Terrarium” is often used with verbs such as “einrichten” (to set up), “reinigen” (to clean), “beheizen” (to heat), and “bepflanzen” (to plant). The phrase “ein Tier im Terrarium halten” (to keep an animal in a terrarium) is also very common.
Sie richtet ein Terrarium für ihre junge Schildkröte ein.
She is setting up a terrarium for her young tortoise.
For a stationary location, “in” is usually used with the dative: An animal lives “im Terrarium” (in the terrarium). For movement into it, “in” is used with the accusative: You put the animal “ins Terrarium” (into the terrarium).
Die Eidechse lebt seit zwei Jahren im Terrarium.
The lizard has lived in the terrarium for two years.
Der Pfleger setzt die kleine Schlange vorsichtig ins Terrarium.
The keeper carefully puts the small snake into the terrarium.
“Terrarium” is mainly used in conversations about reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and their care. In this context, people often describe the terrarium’s temperature, humidity, lighting, and setup.
Für dieses Terrarium müssen Temperatur und Luftfeuchtigkeit regelmäßig kontrolliert werden.
The temperature and humidity in this terrarium must be checked regularly.
