das Tierfutter
animal feed
Food intended for feeding animals.
EXAMPLE
Im Keller lagern wir das Tierfutter für unsere Hunde und Katzen.
We store the animal feed for our dogs and cats in the basement.
das Tierfutter
animal feed
das Tierfutter
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Tierfutter, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Tierfutters |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Tierfutter | – |
| accusative | das Tierfutter | – |
| dative | dem Tierfutter | – |
| genitive | des Tierfutters | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Tierfutter' (animal feed) consists of 'Tier' (animal) and 'Futter' (feed). The first part names the living creatures the feed is intended for.
EXAMPLE
Im Supermarkt steht das Tierfutter in einem eigenen Regal.
At the supermarket, animal feed has its own shelf.
Expressing quantities
When expressing quantities, 'Tierfutter' (animal feed) usually appears without an article and follows the quantity or packaging expression. Typical examples are 'ein Kilo Tierfutter' (a kilo of animal feed), 'ein Sack Tierfutter' (a sack of animal feed), and 'eine Dose Tierfutter' (a can of animal feed).
EXAMPLE
Wir bestellen jeden Monat einen großen Sack Tierfutter.
We order a large sack of animal feed every month.
For which animals?
You can use 'für' (for) plus the accusative to specify which animals the animal feed is intended for. This phrase usually comes directly after 'Tierfutter' (animal feed).
EXAMPLE
Die Tierärztin empfiehlt dieses Tierfutter für ältere Hunde.
The vet recommends this animal feed for older dogs.
In real life
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