die Vorderpfote
front paw
The front paw of an animal, especially a mammal.
EXAMPLE
Der Hund hob die Vorderpfote und wartete auf sein Leckerli.
The dog lifted its front paw and waited for its treat.
die Vorderpfote
front paw
die Vorderpfote, die Vorderpfoten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Vorderpfote, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Vorderpfoten |
| genitive | der Vorderpfote |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Vorderpfote | die Vorderpfoten |
| accusative | die Vorderpfote | die Vorderpfoten |
| dative | der Vorderpfote | den Vorderpfoten |
| genitive | der Vorderpfote | der Vorderpfoten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Vorderpfote' is made up of 'Vorder-' (front) and 'Pfote' (paw). 'Vorder-' refers to the front part of the body.
EXAMPLE
Die Katze zog ihre Vorderpfote vorsichtig aus dem Wasser.
The cat carefully pulled its front paw out of the water.
Typical collocations
Verbs such as 'heben' (to lift), 'lecken' (to lick), 'verletzen' (to injure), and 'untersuchen' (to examine) are often used with 'Vorderpfote'. Combinations such as 'eine verletzte Vorderpfote' (an injured front paw) are also common.
EXAMPLE
Der Tierarzt untersuchte die verletzte Vorderpfote des Fuchses.
The veterinarian examined the fox's injured front paw.
Describing posture and injury
'Vorderpfote' is particularly common when describing an animal's movement, posture, or injury in detail.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Spaziergang leckte der Hund lange an seiner Vorderpfote.
After the walk, the dog licked its front paw for a long time.
In real life
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