animal welfare
das Tierwohl
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animal welfare
The well-being of animals and the conditions under which they can live healthily, in a way appropriate to their species, and with as little stress as possible.
Die neuen Vorschriften sollen das Tierwohl in der Landwirtschaft verbessern.
The new regulations are intended to improve animal welfare in agriculture.
| gender | neuter das |
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| genitive | des Tierwohls |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | das Tierwohl | – |
| accusative | das Tierwohl | – |
| dative | dem Tierwohl | – |
| genitive | des Tierwohls des Tierwohles | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Tierwohl' (animal welfare) is made up of 'Tier' (animal) and 'Wohl' (well-being). It therefore refers to the overall well-being of animals, not just their physical care.
Beim Bau des neuen Stalls wurde das Tierwohl besonders berücksichtigt.
Animal welfare was given particular consideration when the new barn was built.
Common collocations include 'das Tierwohl verbessern' (to improve animal welfare), 'das Tierwohl fördern' (to promote animal welfare), 'das Tierwohl schützen' (to protect animal welfare), and 'auf das Tierwohl achten' (to pay attention to animal welfare). The word often appears in connection with animal housing, agriculture, or transport.
Viele Betriebe investieren in bessere Ställe, um das Tierwohl zu fördern.
Many farms are investing in better barns to promote animal welfare.
'Tierwohl' (animal welfare) is used especially in political, agricultural, and social discussions. Typical topics include legal requirements, housing conditions, and the responsibility of farms.
In der Diskussion über die neue Stallpflicht spielte das Tierwohl eine zentrale Rolle.
Animal welfare played a central role in the discussion about the new requirement to keep animals indoors.
