animal keeper
der Tierpfleger, die Tierpfleger
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animal keeper
A trained employee who cares for and looks after animals in a zoo, animal shelter, wildlife park, or similar facility.
Der Tierpfleger füttert die Elefanten und kontrolliert ihre Gesundheit.
The animal keeper feeds the elephants and checks their health.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Tierpfleger |
| genitive | des Tierpflegers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Tierpfleger | die Tierpfleger |
| accusative | den Tierpfleger | die Tierpfleger |
| dative | dem Tierpfleger | den Tierpflegern |
| genitive | des Tierpflegers | der Tierpfleger |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Tierpfleger' is made up of 'Tier' (animal) and 'Pfleger' (carer). The first part names the area in which the person works; 'Pfleger' refers to a person who looks after something.
Als Tierpfleger arbeitet er seit fünf Jahren in einem großen Zoo.
He has been working as an animal keeper at a large zoo for five years.
'Tierpfleger' is often used with activities such as feeding animals, cleaning enclosures, caring for animals, and checking the animals' health.
Die Tierpfleger reinigen morgens die Gehege und bereiten das Futter vor.
In the morning, the animal keepers clean the enclosures and prepare the food.
'Tierpfleger' is used especially in connection with facilities where animals receive regular care. Typical contexts include the zoo, animal shelter, wildlife park, and veterinary clinic.
Nach seiner Ausbildung fand der Tierpfleger eine Stelle in einem Tierheim.
After completing his training, the animal keeper found a job at an animal shelter.
