four-legged friend
der Vierbeiner, die Vierbeiner
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four-legged friend
A colloquial and often affectionate term for an animal with four legs, especially pets such as dogs or cats.
Unser kleiner Vierbeiner wartet schon an der Tür, wenn wir nach Hause kommen.
Our little four-legged friend is already waiting at the door when we come home.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Vierbeiner |
| genitive | des Vierbeiners |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Vierbeiner | die Vierbeiner |
| accusative | den Vierbeiner | die Vierbeiner |
| dative | dem Vierbeiner | den Vierbeinern |
| genitive | des Vierbeiners | der Vierbeiner |
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The word is a compound of 'vier' (four) and 'Bein' (leg) with the ending '-er'. So it literally describes someone or something that has four legs.
Wir suchen eine Ferienwohnung, in der auch unser Vierbeiner willkommen ist.
We are looking for a holiday apartment where our four-legged friend is also welcome.
'Vierbeiner' (four-legged friend) is a colloquial and often affectionate expression. In a biological or scientific text, you would instead name the exact animal species.
Unser treuer Vierbeiner ist ein wichtiger Teil der Familie.
Our loyal four-legged friend is an important part of the family.
The word is used almost exclusively for pets such as dogs and cats. Typical verbs are 'einen Vierbeiner haben' (to have a four-legged friend), 'mit dem Vierbeiner Gassi gehen' (to walk the four-legged friend), or 'den Vierbeiner füttern' (to feed the four-legged friend).
Morgens gehe ich immer zuerst mit dem Vierbeiner eine Runde spazieren.
In the mornings, I always first take the four-legged friend out for a short walk.
